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Jordan off-grid green ammonia project with 500 MWh BESS approved

Green ammonia project powered 550 MW solar plant and co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) approved by government. Polish and UAE project developers now aiming for 2027 financial close.

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Matthew Lynas

May 05, 2026

A $1 billion green ammonia plant with co-located BESS has secured government approval in Jordan, paving the way for a 2030 commissioning date according to the project’s backers.

Developed by Polish green hydrogen infrastructure business Hynfra, in partnership with Abu Dhabi headquartered Fidelity Group, the Jordan Green Ammonia project would comprise a facility with 100,000 tons annual production capacity in the Port of Aqaba.

The project proposal includes a 550 MW solar plant to power green ammonia production, co-located with a 500 MWh energy storage system. The ammonia plant would be connected to its electricity supply via an independent transmission system, meaning it will operate off-grid.

In a statement, the project developer described securing cabinet approval for its proposal as a “crucial step” toward achieving financial closure – which it has targeted for September 2027. The developers expect a project value of roughly $1 billion.

Ammonia is one of the most used chemical products in the world and a key feedstock for producing nitrogen fertilizers. The chemical can be manufactured from hydrogen created via electrolysis, with renewables-powered plants taking on the “green” label.

Developers of the Jordan Green Ammonia project are counting on future demand for green ammonia, and the grid-independent model ensures the plant is able to make carbon-free claims no matter the composition of Jordan’s electricity grid.

The off-grid model being used by Jordan Green Ammonia was made possible by changes to legislation in Jordan, according to the developer, such as a new electricity law allowing renewable energy projects to operate on a grid-independent basis.

“The project strengthens Aqaba’s position as a regional hub for green industries and energy, leveraging its strategic location and existing logistical infrastructure. This will support the development of similar projects and enhance Aqaba’s role as a gateway for exporting clean energy products,” the developers said.

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