How The Attarat Project Benefits Jordan
⦁ The Project contributes towards Jordan’s long-term energy security and independence.
⦁ Reduces Jordan’s dependency on imported oil and gas resource and hence, the fuel import bill and outflow of foreign exchange.
⦁ Kick-starts Jordan’s nascent oil shale industry, leading to better understanding of the local resource and more opportunities in the sector.
⦁ Creates over 1,500 direct and indirect job opportunities for local Jordanians for 30 years.
⦁ Substantial multiplier effect to the local mining, infrastructure, logistics, construction and building supplies sector.