Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission

What Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission does

The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) is the government regulatory body of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, established under Law No. 17 of 2014 and formalized under Law No. 8 of 2017. It consolidated the regulatory functions of the former Electricity Regulatory Commission, Radiological and Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Natural Resources Authority, and now holds exclusive statutory authority over six sectors: electricity, renewable energy, radioactive (radiation) work, nuclear work, natural resources (mining, quarries, petroleum and oil shale), and petroleum derivatives. The commission is headquartered in Amman, employs 501–1,000 staff, and operates a Council of Commissioners led by Chairman Ziyad Al-Saida.

The EMRC delivers its mandate through an integrated digital services platform at eservices.emrc.gov.jo, which offers 109 electronic services linked with 35 partner government entities and supported by mobile applications on iOS and Android. The technology stack combines government cloud computing, digital service delivery systems, and a national radiation monitoring network consisting of 20 fixed stations across all Jordanian governorates plus 2 mobile units, with an additional 88 fixed devices at border crossings and 6 mobile vehicles. The platform recorded 16,977 electronically completed requests and 8,281 users as of the latest count, and the website has attracted more than 2.9 million visitors. The commission is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified for information security and received the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in Government Performance and Transparency.

EMRC is a non-commercial state entity: it does not charge fees for regulatory services and is funded by the Government of Jordan. Its customers are the licensees and applicants it regulates — principally electricity generation and distribution companies (e.g., CEGCO, Samarra, JEPCO, IDECO, EDCO), renewable energy developers, radiation practitioners, mining and quarry operators, and petroleum derivative importers and distributors. The commission sets electricity tariffs, grants licenses for projects above 1 MW, issues electric vehicle charging station licenses (82 issued as of May 2024), oversees nuclear safeguards, and operates a 24/7 emergency hotline for electricity and radiation incidents.

Name

Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission

Legal name

هيئة تنظيم قطاع الطاقة والمعادن (Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission)

Website

https://emrc.gov.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) is Jordan's statutory regulator for electricity, renewable energy, radiation, nuclear, mining, and petroleum sectors, headquartered in Amman. It licenses operators, sets electricity tariffs, runs a national radiation monitoring network, and delivers 109 digital services to citizens and industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy and Minerals Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Regulators (BPAIAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

FERC/PHMSA/State Commission Rule Compliance (Cross-Regulatory) (EUAJAIAH)

Keywords

• Energy regulation
• Electricity licensing
• Mining oversight
• Radiation safety
• Nuclear safeguards

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, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) is Jordan's statutory regulatory authority for the energy and minerals sectors, operating under Law No. 8 of 2017. It issues licenses, sets tariffs, and provides regulatory oversight across six sectors: electricity generation/transmission/distribution, renewable energy, radiological work, nuclear work, mining and natural resources, and petroleum derivatives. The commission delivers 111 services through an integrated electronic services platform connected with 35 partner government entities, and operates a national radiation monitoring network of 20 fixed stations plus mobile units.

Product overview

The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) operates a unified e-services platform offering 111 digitized government services across six regulatory sectors: Electricity, Renewable Energy, Radioactive Work, Nuclear Work, Natural Sources, and Petroleum Derivatives. The platform enables online licensing, permit applications, inspections, and service requests. Core offerings include the Electronic Services Portal (eservices.emrc.gov.jo) and companion mobile applications. Services are organized by sector with supporting tools such as electricity bill calculators and GIS-based station locators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronic Services Portal (الخدمات الإلكترونية)
• Electricity Sector Services (قطاع الكهرباء)
• Renewable Energy Sector Services (قطاع الطاقة المتجددة)
• Radioactive Work Sector Services (قطاع العمل الإشعاعي)
• Nuclear Work Sector Services (قطاع العمل النووي)
• Natural Sources Sector Services (قطاع المصادر الطبيعية)
• Petroleum Derivatives Sector Services (قطاع المشتقات البترولية)
• Smartphone Applications (تطبيقات الهواتف الذكية)
• Electricity Bill Calculator (حاسبة فاتورة الكهرباء)

Quantifiable outcome

• Electricity tariff fuel component set to zero for June 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Siren AnalyticscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 May 2026Siren Analytics executed the digital transformation project for EMRC, developing an integrated electronic platform digitizing 109 services linked with 35 partner entities, implementing cloud computing infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. CEO Kmeil Fawakhiri stated the project followed highest technical standards with focus on scalability and information security.
• Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (Ministry of Economy Digital and Entrepreneurship)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Collaborated with EMRC on the digital transformation project, representing Jordan's government digital modernization initiative. The Ministry confirmed the project's contribution to achieving government digital transformation targets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): U.S. federal regulator overseeing interstate electricity transmission, energy markets, and hydroelectric licensing. Directly comparable to EMRC's electricity generation, transmission, and wholesale market regulatory functions, though at a much larger scale.
• National Energy Regulatory Authority of Jordan (NRA-style successor) Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission (JNRC): Jordan's nuclear and radiological regulatory agency operating under EMRC's umbrella. Directly comparable in mandate for nuclear safety, safeguards, and radiation protection, though organizationally integrated into EMRC.
• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC): U.S. federal regulator for nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and radiation protection. Comparable to EMRC's Nuclear Work Sector and radiological safety oversight functions, including licensing of medical, industrial, and research radiation use.
• Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (EgyptERA): Egypt's independent electricity regulator covering generation, transmission, distribution, and retail supply licensing. Closest regional peer to EMRC given similar Middle Eastern regulatory framework, tariff-setting role, and consumer protection mandate.

Regional players

• Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA): Egypt's nuclear and radiological safety regulator, responsible for licensing nuclear installations and radiation practices. Directly comparable to EMRC's Nuclear Work Sector and radiological safety oversight.
• Authority for Electricity Regulation, Oman: Oman's electricity and related water sector regulator with authority over licensing, tariffs, and standards. Regional peer with comparable Gulf-region regulatory scope and tariff-setting functions for the electricity sector.
• Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority: Saudi Arabia's regulator for electricity and cogeneration, responsible for licensing, tariff review, and dispute resolution. Comparable in regional scope, though operating in a larger and more diversified energy market.
• UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR): UAE's federal regulator for nuclear and radiation safety, covering the Barakah nuclear plant and radiological applications. Comparable to EMRC's nuclear and radiation regulatory mandate, though focused exclusively on nuclear and radiological work.

Broad incumbents

• Ofgem: UK's energy regulator for electricity and gas markets, covering licensing, network access, and consumer protection. Comparable in regulatory breadth and tariff-setting authority, though operating in a fully liberalized market context.

Others

• Jordan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources: Jordan's policy and ownership ministry for the energy sector, distinct from EMRC's regulatory function. Adjacent ecosystem participant — sets energy policy while EMRC regulates, tariffs, and licenses the resulting market activity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FEMRCGov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbQZYYsm5K7oaObjhm2fxsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/emrc.gov.jo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/j-emrc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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