Background

Queen Alia International Airport is Jordan’s main and largest airport, serving nearly all international air traffic in the country. A high-quality, essential asset for the kingdom, the airport served c. 9m passengers in 2019 (compared to 4m in 2007).
In 2007, the Government of Jordan selected Airport International Group (AIG) to refurbish, expand and operate the airport for 25 years. Construction was completed in November 2016. Upgrades and capacity expansion works will continue over the coming years.
In 2018, Meridiam and its partner Aéroports de Paris (ADP) acquired 86% of the concessionaire, Airport International Group (AIG). Meridiam and ADP (who had been an investor since inception) jointly developed an unsolicited offer to take control of the Project on an off-market basis. This investment also benefits from Meridiam’s strategic partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Stage:

In Operation

ESG/SDG Key Facts

The Solar Farm has successfully reached commercial operations on January 29,2025, with an installed capacity of c.4.8 MW and a guaranteed annual production of 10 GWh. The 2024 QAIA’s total consumption was around 67 GWh. The project was designed to supply 20% of AIG’s energy needs with low-carbon electricity.
The production on the first two months has exceeded expectations.

SDG Achievements and Roadmaps

SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)

The Project is monitoring its water quality and water-use efficiency to improve its water quality by implementing tools such as smart metering mechanisms which assess water consumption. ISO 9001 certification has been obtained based on its reporting about water management and quality and the presence of a wastewater treatment plant on site.

SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)

The Project aims to develop sources of green energy especially solar. The airport is already using electricity from one of its stakeholders (1MW solar farm). The new 4.8MW solar farm construction has begun and is expected to be operational by end of 2024.

SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

The Project is ensuring decent and productive employment. This airport contributes to the economic development of the city of Amman and Jordan in general, by providing access to the country by air.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

The Project is focusing on developing safe, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all. It has put in place solutions to ensure accessibility to individuals with disabilities.