Energy policy in Jordan has been in disarray since the 2007-2008 energy crisis and ever since the Cabinet’s endorsement of the 2007-2020 energy strategy in 2004. This policy paper critically discusses the state of Jordan`s energy strategy 2007-2020 hoping to shed some light on the factors behind the disappointing outcomes of the recommendations of the energy strategy. However, in the case of Jordan, it is more realistic to outline the impediments to success, which include poor methods of governance in terms of how power is exercised, and how decision-makers are held accountable.