oil extraction machine in Jordan

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Does Jordan have an oil shale industry?
  • As of 2008, no oil shale industry exists in Jordan, but several companies are considering both shale oil extraction and oil shale combustion for thermal power generation. Jordan has significant oil shale deposits occurring in 26 known localities. According to the World Energy Council, Jordan has 8th largest oil shale resource in the world.
  • When was oil shale used in Jordan?
  • Although oil shale was utilized in northern Jordan prior to and during World War I, intensive exploration and studies of Jordan's oil shale resource potential started in the 1970s and 1980s, being motivated by higher oil prices, modern technology and better economic potential.
  • How much oil does Jordan have?
  • The resource has been estimated to consist of 40 to 70 billion tonnes of oil shale, which may be equivalent to more than 5 million tonnes of shale oil. However, according to a report by World Energy Council in 2010, Jordan had reserves of 34,172 billion tonnes as of the end of 2008.
  • What is the moisture content of Jordanian oil shale?
  • The moisture content of the oil shale is low (2 to 5.5%). The major mineral components of the Jordanian oil shale are calcite, quartz, kaolinite, and apatite, along with small amounts of dolomite, feldspar, pyrite, illite, goethite, and gypsum. It has also a relatively high metal content.
  • Is there a legal framework for oil and gas operations in Jordan?
  • In Jordan there is no specific legislation regulating oil and gas activities, yet, the legal framework is suitable for the current volume and condition of operations in the sector. This paper will outline such regime and the oil and gas market as a whole.
  • How was oil shale used in Haifa?
  • The oil shale was processed to operate the Hejaz Railway. It was mined and processed near the Maqarin station along the Haifa spur of the railroad, which partly follows the Yarmouk River valley. In addition to the shale oil production, oil shale was also utilized as a mix with coal to fuel locomotives.