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Electricity Sector Efficiency and Supply Reliability Program

Abstract*

The development objectives of the Electricity Sector Efficiency and Reliability Program for Jordan are to improve efficiency of the electricity sector, maintain the supply of transmission grid-connected renewable energy and the reliability of electricity service, and strengthen National Electric Power Company (NEPCO’s) governance. Program for results (PfoR) program boundaries include following results area (RA): RA 1: electricity sector efficiency;...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Program development objectives are to improve efficiency of the electricity sector, maintain the supply of transmission grid-connected renewable energy and the reliability of electricity service, and strengthen NEPCO’s governance.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171296

  • Active

  • Mohamed Kamh , Mbuso Gwafila, Yanchao Li

  • Ministry of Planning & International Cooperation

  • Jordan

  • November 25, 2021

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 31, 2023

  • August 11, 2023

  • US$ 250.00 million

  • N/A

  • Not Applicable

  • February 28, 2028

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • April 22, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 250.00
Borrowing Agency 917.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 250.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 250.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 2200.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Apr 8, 2024 IBRD-95100 Loan Disb 40,000,000.00
Aug 11, 2023 IBRD-95100 Loan Disb 625,000.00
Aug 11, 2023 IBRD-95100 Fee Charges 625,000.00
Aug 29, 2023 IBRD-95100 Loan Disb 62,500,000.00
Oct 15, 2023 IBRD-95100 Int Charges 6,897.05
Mar 31, 2023 IBRD-95100 Loan Commitment 250,000,000.00
Feb 23, 2024 IBRD-95100 Loan Disb 22,000,000.00
Apr 15, 2024 IBRD-95100 Int Charges 20,119.87
Apr 15, 2024 IBRD-95100 Int Charges 2,100,178.50
Apr 15, 2024 IBRD-95100 Int Charges 224,139.77
Apr 15, 2024 IBRD-95100 Int Charges 487,184.70
Oct 15, 2023 IBRD-95100 Int Charges 186,793.66

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-11-22
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-11-22
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-11-22

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Total cost savings and additional revenues of NEPCOValueJOD 0In 2023.,NEPCO has achieved 43 M JOD as increased JOD 55 million
    DateJanuary 31, 2023December 31, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Share of renewable energy in the electricity supply mixValueAt least 26%In 2023, NEPCO received more than 3000 GWh of ReneAt least 26%
    DateDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Improvement of NEPCO's corporate governanceValueNEPCO has been partially implementing the elementsBy December 31, 2023, (a) NEPCO disclosed separate(a) NEPCO continues to implement the adopted 3-yea
    DateDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of electricity service interruptions per customerValue0.34In 2023, SAIFI was 0.2346Not exceeding 0.5
    DateDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • EMRC makes appropriate regulatory changes to implement adjustments to electricity loss and O&M expenditure allowances for distribution companiesValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024April 30, 2023
    Comment
  • Maintaining adequate supply of transmission network connected renewables in the electricity supply mixValueAt least 2,530 GWh per yearIn 2023, as per the final accepted invoices from tAt least 2,530 GWh per year
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024August 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New investments in transmission-connected electricity generation and storage are economically justified, financially efficient, andclimate responsiveValueNew transmission-connected generation investments This action is postponed to June 30, 2024 as per GNew transmission-connected generation and storage
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • EMRC issues the circular on network use charge for self-generators of renewable energyValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2023
    Comment
  • NEPCO implements at least 90 percent of its annual maintenance programValueYesYes
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Improvement of NEPCO's corporate governanceValueNEPCO has been partially implementing the elementsBy December 31, 2023, (a) NEPCO disclosed separate(a) the Government, as shareholder, maintains the
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Replacement of FSRU with FSU and construction of onshore regasification unit are completedValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024May 31, 2026
    Comment
  • NEPCO receives Attarat Project's mining royalty paymentsValueNEPCO does not receive royalty payments due by AttNEPCO received 15 M JOD in royalty payments from ANEPCO receives royalty payments due from Attarat P
    DateJanuary 31, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment