Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

What Jordan Atomic Energy Commission does

The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC; هيئة الطاقة الذرية الأردنية) is a government state entity established in early 2008 as the successor to the Jordan Nuclear Energy Commission, with the statutory mandate to transfer, develop, and promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy on behalf of the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. JAEC serves as the sole national authority for nuclear policy, research, and program execution, and its operations span the full nuclear value chain from uranium exploration and mining through research reactor operations to electricity generation planning. Its portfolio of programs is organized around four core pillars: the Jordanian Nuclear Research and Training Reactor (JRTR), the Uranium Mining Project operated through its wholly-owned subsidiary Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO, established 2013), the planned Nuclear Power Plant project for baseload electricity supply, and the SESAME Synchrotron Center hosted in Allan, Balqa Governorate, which is a UNESCO-patronage intergovernmental facility modeled after CERN. Supporting infrastructure includes a Central Repository for Radioactive Waste, ISO 17025:2017-accredited Physical and Chemical Analysis Laboratories equipped with WDXRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and automatic titration instrumentation, a Radiation Measurement and Calibration Laboratory, and a Gamma Irradiator for food irradiation, medical sterilization, and industrial processing. The commission also produces medical radioisotopes, including short-half-life isotopes that cannot be imported, and operates a Nuclear Knowledge Portal for public education.

JAEC's business model is non-commercial: it is fully owned by the Government of Jordan, governed by a Board of Commissioners, and funded through the state budget rather than market revenue. Pricing models and revenue mechanics do not apply in the conventional sense — JAEC does not sell products into open markets, and there are no disclosed revenue figures. Its subsidiaries (notably JUMCO) and supporting facilities generate outputs such as yellowcake uranium, vanadium oxide, medical isotopes, irradiation services, and analytical laboratory results, which serve domestic strategic objectives (energy security, reduced fuel import dependence, trained human capital, domestic medical isotope supply) rather than profit maximization. Customer segments are predominantly institutional: the Jordanian government and national nuclear program are the primary stakeholder, with secondary service to nuclear medicine centers, Jordanian universities (notably the Jordan University of Science and Technology for nuclear engineering training), and the regional SESAME member-state research community. JAEC's competitive positioning rests on its exclusive regulatory authority over nuclear activities in Jordan, its hosting of regional scientific infrastructure (SESAME), and its integration with international bodies such as the IAEA, on whose Board of Governors Jordan now sits for the 2025-2027 term.

Name

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

Legal name

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (هيئة الطاقة الذرية الأردنية)

Website

https://jaec.gov.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission is the sole government authority managing Jordan's peaceful-use nuclear program, operating the Jordan Research and Training Reactor, uranium mining via JUMCO, and hosting the SESAME synchrotron for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Nuclear Energy and Research Services

NAICS

Nuclear Electric Power Generation (221113), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Test Reactor Operations (Non-Commercial Power) (EUACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Uranium Refining & Conversion (U3O8 to UF6/UO2) (EUAKACAC), Nuclear Waste Management & Geological Disposal (EUACADAM), Nuclear Safety, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (Plant Ops) (EUACADAN), Regulatory compliance, licensing & stakeholder engagement for disposal (permits, public consultation, communications) (EUAKAGAK)

Keywords

• Nuclear energy research
• Uranium mining processing
• Radioisotope production
• Nuclear reactor operations
• Radiation safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JAEC operates Jordan's national nuclear program for peaceful purposes, including the Jordan Research and Training Nuclear Reactor (JRTR), uranium exploration and mining through its wholly-owned subsidiary JUMCO, the planned Nuclear Power Plant project, and the SESAME synchrotron research facility hosted in Jordan. It also manages supporting infrastructure such as ISO 17025-accredited analytical laboratories, a radioactive waste repository, a radiation measurement and calibration laboratory, and a gamma irradiator for medical sterilization and food irradiation.

Product overview

The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) operates a portfolio of government-owned nuclear research, energy, and mining infrastructure. The portfolio is organized around four core program areas: the Jordanian Nuclear Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) for human capital development and radioisotope production; the Uranium Mining Project (via JUMCO — the Jordanian Uranium Mining Company) for domestic uranium exploration, extraction, and processing into yellowcake, with co-production of associated elements such as vanadium; the planned Nuclear Power Plant project for electricity generation; and the SESAME Synchrotron Center, a regional research facility hosted in Jordan producing X-ray, UV, and infrared radiation for multidisciplinary scientific research. Supporting facilities include a Central Repository for Radioactive Waste, Physical and Chemical Analysis Laboratories (ISO 17025 accredited), a Radiation Measurement and Calibration Laboratory, and a Gamma Irradiator. JAEC also provides an educational Nuclear Knowledge Portal (Discover Nuclear Energy) and offers information-access services under Jordanian right-to-information law.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Jordanian Nuclear Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) The JRTR is a research reactor serving as a cornerstone of nuclear technology in Jordan, providing human capital development, nuclear science training, and radioisotope production for medical and industrial applications. It requires over 150 technical, financial, and administrative positions for operation.
• Uranium Mining Project (Jordan Uranium Mining Company — JUMCO) JUMCO focuses on exploring, mining, and processing nuclear and non-nuclear minerals such as uranium, thorium, zirconium, and vanadium from natural ores in central Jordan, with an estimated 40,000 tons of uranium reserves classified under JORC standards.
• SESAME Synchrotron Center SESAME is the first regional center of excellence for scientific research in the Middle East, modeled after CERN, producing synchrotron radiation used for research, education, and training across X-ray, ultraviolet, and infrared beamlines supporting biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, archaeology, geology, agriculture, and pharmacy research.
• Nuclear Power Plant Project A planned nuclear power plant project intended to provide a reliable, low-carbon baseload electricity supply for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as part of the national nuclear program.
• Central Repository for Radioactive Waste A centralized storage facility for radioactive waste managed by JAEC as part of its radiation safety and environmental protection mandate.
• Physical and Chemical Analysis Laboratories Advanced analytical laboratories supporting the nuclear program with physical and chemical testing services, operating under ISO 17025 accreditation and equipped in cooperation with the IAEA. Equipment includes WDXRF spectrometer, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and automatic titration instrumentation.
• Radiation Measurement and Calibration Laboratory A laboratory providing radiation dose measurement and calibration services, supporting radiation protection and safety compliance across JAEC facilities.
• Gamma Irradiator A gamma irradiation facility used for food irradiation, medical sterilization, and industrial materials processing.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSESAME is a joint intergovernmental organization of Middle Eastern member states under UNESCO patronage, with Jordan hosting the facility in Alaan, Balqa Governorate. It represents the first world-class center for scientific research excellence in the Middle East, modeled after CERN in Europe. The center produces synchrotron light used for scientific research, education, and training through various beamlines including X-ray, extreme ultraviolet, and infrared radiation, enabling researchers to conduct studies in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, archaeology, geology, agriculture, and pharmacy.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAEA collaborates with JAEC on equipment provision and technical assistance for the Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) analytical laboratories. Jordan holds membership on the IAEA Board of Governors for 2025-2027, representing a significant international recognition of Jordan's nuclear program.
• Member States of SESAMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint governmental organization across Middle Eastern member states working collaboratively on synchrotron light research and applications.
• Jordanian Parliament Energy CommitteecoreOthersThe Parliamentary Energy and Mineral Resources Committee conducts oversight visits to JAEC projects and subsidiaries, reviewing the progress of the national nuclear program and uranium mining operations.
• Regional Atomic Energy Commissions (Syria, Bahrain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAEC receives official delegations from regional atomic energy commissions including Syrian and Bahraini bodies for scientific exchange and cooperation discussions.
• Jordan University of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe nuclear research reactor is used for training and teaching students of the Nuclear Engineering Department at Jordan University of Science and Technology, contributing to quality improvement and scientific development of nuclear engineering graduates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority: Egypt's national atomic energy body, also a developing-country nuclear program in the Arab world with research reactor operations, uranium exploration, and planned power generation. Highly comparable in mission, scale, and regional positioning to JAEC.
• UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation: National nuclear regulatory body of the United Arab Emirates overseeing a similarly young nuclear program in the Middle East. Comparable as a sovereign regulator managing peaceful nuclear development, fuel cycle oversight, and safety licensing in a neighboring GCC/Jordanian context.
• Kazatomprom: Kazakhstan's national uranium mining company and one of the world's largest uranium producers. Comparable to JUMCO as a state-linked entity focused on uranium extraction, processing, and yellowcake export.
• Saudi Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission: Saudi Arabia's national nuclear regulatory body, a regional peer with comparable mandate for peaceful nuclear oversight, regulatory licensing, and policy development in the Middle East.
• Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK): Turkey's national nuclear regulatory and research authority managing a research reactor, uranium exploration, and planned nuclear power. Comparable as a state-led nuclear program in a neighboring country pursuing energy security via nuclear.

Broad incumbents

• Rosatom: Russian state atomic energy corporation covering the full nuclear value chain globally, including reactor construction, fuel supply, and uranium mining. Comparable as a vertically integrated state nuclear enterprise and potential vendor/partner for JAEC's planned NPP.
• Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI): Major established national nuclear R&D institute with research reactors, fuel cycle development, and reactor design. Comparable as a national laboratory operator covering the full nuclear value chain that JAEC aspires to manage.
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): India's premier nuclear research institution operating research reactors, fuel fabrication, and isotope production at large scale. Comparable in mission scope (research, training, isotope production) to JAEC's JRTR-focused activities.
• Orano: French state-owned nuclear fuel cycle company operating uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, and waste management. Comparable as a comprehensive state-linked nuclear fuel cycle operator analogous to JUMCO plus JAEC's waste management mandate.

Others

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): United Nations-affiliated intergovernmental nuclear cooperation body that provides technical assistance, safety standards, and laboratory support to JAEC. Comparable as the primary international counterparty and standards-setter for JAEC's program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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