Green Hydrogen in Jordan: Stakeholder Perspectives on Technological, Infrastructure, and Economic Barriers

Hussam J. Khasawneh (), Rawan A. Maaitah and Ahmad AlShdaifat
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Hussam J. Khasawneh: Department of Mechatronics Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
Rawan A. Maaitah: Chemistry Laboratory, Marine Science Station, Aqaba 77110, Jordan
Ahmad AlShdaifat: Department of Applied Earth and Environmental Sciences, Al Al-Bayt University, Mafraq 25113, Jordan

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-24

Abstract: Green hydrogen, produced via renewable-powered electrolysis, offers a promising path toward deep decarbonisation in energy systems. This study investigates the major technological, infrastructural, and economic challenges facing green hydrogen production in Jordan—a resource-constrained yet renewable-rich country. Key barriers were identified through a structured survey of 52 national stakeholders, including water scarcity, low electrolysis efficiency, limited grid compatibility, and underdeveloped transport infrastructure. Respondents emphasised that overcoming these challenges requires investment in smart grid technologies, seawater desalination, advanced electrolysers, and policy instruments such as subsidies and public–private partnerships. These findings are consistent with global assessments, which recognise similar structural and financial obstacles in scaling up green hydrogen across emerging economies. Despite the constraints, over 50% of surveyed stakeholders expressed optimism about Jordan’s potential to develop a competitive green hydrogen sector, especially for industrial and power generation uses. This paper provides empirical, context-specific insights into the conditions required to scale green hydrogen in developing economies. It proposes an integrated roadmap focusing on infrastructure modernisation, targeted financial mechanisms, and enabling policy frameworks.

Keywords: green hydrogen; renewable energy integration; electrolysis; water scarcity; energy infrastructure; energy policy; decarbonisation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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