Amman: Nearly all of the Kingdom's population, 99.9%, now has access to electricity, with per capita consumption reaching 1,890 kWh in the past year, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. According to Jordan News Agency, Jordan's energy mix underscores its reliance on imports, with 76% of energy coming from outside sources. The report revealed that crude oil remains the largest import component at 42%, followed by diesel at 24%, gasoline at 21%, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at 11%, and smaller portions from jet fuel and kerosene. The report also detailed the sectoral breakdown of energy consumption. Transportation is the largest consumer, accounting for 42% of total energy use. In contrast, buildings consumed 24%, commerce and other sectors 18%, and industry 16%. For electricity specifically, residential and government buildings dominated the consumption at 46%, followed by industry at 22%, commerce at 17%, agriculture and water pumping at 13%, street lightin g at 2%, with electric vehicle charging remaining minimal. Jordan's overall energy mix remains diverse yet heavily import-dependent, consisting of oil and petroleum products at 45%, natural gas at 31%, renewable sources at 14%, oil shale at 8%, and small shares from imported electricity and coal/lignite. This dependency highlights ongoing challenges as Jordan balances domestic production with an aim to expand renewable sources and reduce import exposure.
99.9% of Jordanians Connected to Grid, Per Capita Consumption at 1,890 kWh.
Amman: Nearly all of the Kingdom’s population, 99.9%, now has access to electricity, with per capita consumption reaching 1,890 kWh in the past year, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
According to Jor…