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

Green hydrogen, produced via renewable-powered electrolysis, offers a promising path toward deep decarbonization 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. Through a structured survey of 52 national stakeholders, key barriers were identified, including water scarcity, low electrolysis efficiency, limited grid compatibility, and underdeveloped transport infrastructure. Respondents emphasized that overcoming these challenges requires investment in smart grid technologies, seawater desalination, and advanced electrolyzers, as well as policy instruments such as subsidies and public-private partnerships. 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 and proposes an integrated roadmap focusing on infrastructure modernization, targeted financial mechanisms, and enabling policy frameworks.