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February 12, 2026

Jordan’s energy and mining sectors achieved significant qualitative and quantitative milestones in 2025, in line with the targets of the Economic Modernization Vision and    its Executive Program (2023–2025). These accomplishments reflect tangible progress in exploration activities, energy transition, energy efficiency, and maximizing the added value of mineral resources.

The energy sector continued to deliver major strategic achievements throughout 2025, demonstrating clear advancement in exploration projects, diversification of energy sources, and acceleration of the energy transition. These efforts were complemented by strengthened energy efficiency programs and enhanced system reliability and sustainability.

In the field of exploration and production, 13 new wells were drilled in the Risha gas field under the Vision program by the National Petroleum Company in cooperation with KDC. This step enhances production capacity and supports ongoing field development. Furthermore, a tender was awarded to Kuwait Drilling Company to implement an extensive drilling program covering 80 wells during the period 2026–2030, reflecting a strategic direction to boost medium-term production levels.

In parallel, Arkas successfully completed 3D seismic surveys in the Jafr area in the fourth quarter of 2025, paving the way for evaluating potential reserves and strengthening investment opportunities in the sector.

On energy efficiency, 7,268 solar water heating systems were installed for low- and middle-income households in cooperation with commercial banks and civil society organizations, benefiting 40 associations. In addition, 7,108 financing approvals were issued for residential solar heaters. Energy audits were also conducted for 49 industrial facilities, contributing to reduced energy costs and improved efficiency across the industrial sector.

The report further highlighted that smart meter deployment reached 96% by the end of 2025, exceeding the 90% target. A package of government incentives and exemptions was also approved for green hydrogen projects outside the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, supporting investment attraction in sustainable energy.

As part of renewable energy expansion, a tender for solar PV installations in northern municipalities was awarded and implementation commenced, while a similar tender was launched for central region municipalities. Additionally, the design of the natural gas network in Al-Quweira Industrial City was completed.

In the mining sector, the 2025 report confirmed the completion of an advanced technical study on basalt in the Harrat Al-Sham region. The study classified basalt rocks according to the Industrial Application Classes system, identifying their suitability for various industrial uses and enhancing investment potential.

To maximize value addition, the second phase of the silica sand upgrading study was completed in cooperation with the Minerals Research Laboratory (MRL) at North Carolina State University. The results demonstrated successful impurity reduction and the achievement of high purity levels, enabling advanced industrial applications.

On the investment front, two executive agreements were signed for gold and copper projects in the Abu Khushaiba area, opening new opportunities in strategic minerals development.
Work is also ongoing under several memoranda of understanding, including phosphate exploration in the Risha area, gold exploration in Jabal Mubarak, and rare earth elements exploration in the Dubaydib area.

Under the Economic Modernization Vision, the mining sector aims to increase its contribution to GDP to approximately JOD 2 billion by 2033, through diversifying investments in critical minerals such as copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements, in addition to enhancing phosphate sector investments.

Key initiatives include the establishment of a National Geological Data Bank and the activation of a one-stop investment window to streamline investor procedures. Legislative reforms are also underway, including the review and amendment of the Natural Resources Law No. 19 of 2018 to align with international best practices.

Overall, the 2025 progress report demonstrates the success of the energy and mining sectors in translating strategic objectives into tangible outcomes—enhancing competitiveness, strengthening energy security, improving efficiency, expanding investment in clean energy, and positioning the mining sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth in Jordan.