Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§13 |
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The principal legislation on agriculture is the Agriculture Law of 2015, which is similar to and replaced the Interim Agriculture Law No. 44/2002. The main changes in the new Law refer to increased penalties for improper use of inputs. The Law sets out the basic objectives for the sector: to increase self-sufficiency and improve diversification while meeting international, regional and domestic requirements and conserving the environment and natural resources. In addition, there are several laws relating to water and irrigation which affect agriculture.
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Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§14 |
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Agriculture |
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The 2002-10 National Strategy for Agricultural Development set out a number of economic objectives aimed at increasing agricultural investment, production, and contribution to GDP, as well as improving the trade balance, and the link between domestic supply and demand. The Strategy highlights concerns relating to:
• land tenure, declining agricultural resources and irrigation, and environmental factors affecting production;
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-Table-IV.6 |
Jordan |
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Energy |
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Table 4.6 Primary energy consumption by source 2009-14
(thousand toe (tonnes of equivalent oil))
Type of energy source 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Share in 2014 (%)
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Renewable energy 137 141 130 140 145 152 2
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-I§20 |
Jordan |
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Energy |
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To mitigate the effects of the disruption in gas supply from Egypt, which resulted in significant losses at the National Electrical Power Company (NEPCO), which in turn had to be financed through the budget, the authorities initiated an energy policy focused on diversifying the energy mix. In this regard, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Aqaba was expected to have become operational by mid-2015, and LNG supply is expected to double within the next three years. Renewable energy plants are also expected to start operations in 2016 to ease energy supply constraints. Coupled with the planned tariff increases, these efforts are designed to help NEPCO achieve cost recovery by 2018.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§28 |
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Energy |
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With a view to reducing dependence on imported energy and enhancing domestic energy production, Jordan is focussing on shale oil, natural gas, renewable energy, and nuclear energy. It is envisaged that by 2020, crude oil and other oil products will constitute 55%, energy from renewable sources 10%, natural gas 21%, nuclear energy 6%, and shale gas 14% of the energy mix.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/325 |
G-III§5 |
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Energy |
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Jordan is also rich in oil shale and renewable energy resources that have not been exploited on a commercial scale yet. It has the 4th largest oil shale resources in the world with an estimated 30 billion barrels of oil in its oil shale deposits. Moreover, the government encourages the private sector investment in the development of the energy sector, as part of the energy master plan for the year 2020, that includes electricity, natural gas, oil shale, and renewable energy industries. (...)
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WT/TPR/G/325 |
G-III§6 |
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Energy |
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Recognizing the far reaching needs of energy for carrying out an ambitious economic growth and sustainable development and to ensure energy security, Jordan successfully launched liquefied natural gas terminal in Aqaba Port in line with international standards.
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WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§33 |
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Additionally, the Jordan Bio-Gas Company Ltd also generates electricity by converting organic waste into methane gas. The entity is a joint-stock company owned by the Central Electricity Generation Company (CEGCO) and Greater Amman Municipality.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§36 |
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Energy |
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Under the Strategy, the Government aims to access cheaper sources of energy including renewables and shale gas. Furthermore, the Strategy also seeks to reduce line losses and limit demand through increasing electricity tariffs and eliminating preferential rates offered to security agencies, charitable organizations, employees of the electricity company, and free electricity for street lighting. Additionally, the Government has also started to adjust electricity tariffs (Table 4.7). The adjustment process started in 2013 and is expected to be finalised in 2017.
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WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§41 |
Jordan |
2015 |
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Energy |
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The principal legislation on the electricity sector is the General Electricity Law of 2002. The Law aims to develop the sector in accordance with public interest; encourage local and foreign investment; and strengthen the development of the Energy and Mineral Regulatory Commission. The Law is administered by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), which is the body responsible for the energy sector including: (...) promoting the use of renewable energy (...) Additionally the Law allows private sector independent power producers (IPPs) to obtain a licence to generate electricity based on thermal power stations and on renewable energy. (...)
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