These pillars establish the governance framework for a sustainable hydrogen economy, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. The EESG framework ensures that PtX initiatives, like green hydrogen development, align with sustainability goals, promoting economic growth, environmental protection, social equity, and good governance. 2.3 Ongoing Development Activities for Green Hydrogen in Jordan The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources(MEMR) is at the forefront of the government's efforts to establish a strong foundation for investment in and development of green hydrogen initiatives. These efforts include a broad range of actions, such as enhancing communication and transparency, updating regulations, and conducting feasibility studies. Presented below is a detailed overview of these ongoing initiatives, supported by real-world examples: Aspect#1 Environment – Ongoing Actions: • The Port of Aqaba is already a key hub for hydrogen end uses, including heavy-duty transportation applications and ammonia production. The Port provides substantial experience in managing safety risks associated with hydrogen usage. • Jordan’s National Green Hydrogen Draft Strategy outlines an action plan to guide the development of the hydrogen sector, highlighting the need for updated regulations and health and safety standards that align with evolving international norms. • The World Bank is actively supporting Jordan in the development of green hydrogen legislation and the establishment of sector-specific environmental standards. • The Ministry of Water and Irrigation(MoWI) and the Water Authority of Jordan(WAJ), in collaboration with GIZ, have developed a‘Guideline for Environmental Social Impact Assessments’(ESIA) for sea and brackish water desalination plants. This guideline outlines all necessary components to be addressed in an ESIA for desalination projects planned in Jordan, including in relation to brine management. Aspect#2 Economic – Ongoing Actions: • Development of Ports for Hydrogen Exports: Jordan is developing a new port dedicated to hydrogen exports, and is leveraging the current infrastructure at the Aqaba deep water port to facilitate the export of green hydrogen and ammonia. • Hydrogen Supply Integrated Infrastructure: Hydrogen committees have established a unified infrastructure plan to develop shared intake pipelines for investors, thereby minimizing operational and capital expenditures. • The Jordan Green Ammonia Company has established agreements to initiate projects in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, aiming for an annual production capacity of up to 300,000 tons of green ammonia. • Moreover, government and investor engagement actions include: o The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has executed multiple Memoranda of Understanding(MoUs) with both international and domestic investors to conduct feasibility studies and advance project development. 10