(Dec 10, 2023, Sunday) - AMMAN - Today, HTU hosted the closing workshop for the PtX project, where esteemed speakers addressed the audience. The opening session featured speeches by H.E. the Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Eng. Amani AlAzzam, Mrs. Christiana Hageneder (Head of Energy/Climate/Environment at GIZ Jordan), Prof. Ismael Al Hinti (HTU President), and Dr. Hani Muhsen (representing Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli, President of GJU).

For the past year, Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) and the German Jordanian University (GJU) have collaborated on a Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives project, commonly known as PtX. PtX involves the conversion of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, into gas, liquid, or heat. This process contributes significantly to the energy transition by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, and complements the electrification process.

The event included comprehensive reviews of project activities and achievements by both universities. Dr. Hani Muhsen of GJU presented an overview of the technical PtX course developed and conducted at GJU for staff and students. Prof. Lutfi Al-Sharif discussed the six activities undertaken at HTU, including capacity-building visits and training courses for HTU staff. Dr. Abdelrahman Attili highlighted the uniqueness of the locally-focused training course at HTU.

Eng. Diana Athamneh presented the results of the industrial survey conducted in collaboration with the Jordan Chamber of Industry and outlined the industrial connections established during the project. Ms. Mai Hijazi from the Online Learning Centre (OLC) at HTU reviewed the online learning course on PtX produced at the university.

The event concluded with the presentation of appreciation plaques to companies and institutions collaborating with HTU on the study. Certificates were awarded to delegates who successfully completed the PtX course at HTU. The ceremony celebrated the successful culmination of the collaborative efforts in advancing sustainable energy solutions.