Al Qamer is a pioneering Jordanian company advancing innovation in the energy and waste management sectors. In partnership with Enecovery, a global leader in clean and sustainable Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies, the company is developing an integrated solution that converts oil shale, mixed waste, plastics, rubber, oil sludge, and municipal waste into valuable clean fuels and gases—without leaving any residue.

Our Vision & Commitment

The mission is to transform Jordan’s energy sector through environmentally responsible technologies that convert waste into clean energy. Through this collaboration with Enecovery, Al Qamer aims to promote a circular economy, minimize environmental impact, and enhance Jordan’s long-term energy independence.

Project Overview

The Al Qamer – Enecovery Integrated Waste-to-Energy Project is anchored on a 59.32 sq. km oil shale block in Jordan, operating under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in November 2014 with the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (MEMR). The project extracts petrochemicals from shale and reform waste into high-value clean fuels including Light Diesel Oil (LDO), gasoline, jet fuel, and other petrochemical products.

Enecovery’s Patented Technology

Enecovery’s proprietary Thermo Catalytic Conversion (TCC) system enables real-time conversion of hydrocarbon-based feedstocks into clean, sulphur-free fuel derivatives, LPG gas, carbon, and water. This advanced heterogeneous catalytic process reforms oil shale, tar sands, plastics, rubber, and municipal waste efficiently—without requiring segregation, drying, or pre-processing.

Core Technology Features

• Converts a wide range of hydrocarbon-rich materials into clean, sulphur-free fuels.
• Operates at moderate temperatures (up to 450°C) and atmospheric pressure for improved safety and efficiency.
• Generates hydrocarbon fuels, high-calorific LPG (9000 Cal/kg), carbon, and purified water.
• Achieves complete conversion with zero residue and minimal emissions.
• Delivers consistent fuel quality suitable for transport, industrial, and energy applications.

Key Project Highlights

• Total project area: 59.32 sq. km.
• Geological reserves: 4.6 billion tons (including 3.6 billion tons of proven high-quality oil shale).
• Oil content: 10–16%.
• Calorific value: 1269–2544 Kcal/kg.
• Total planned reactors/modules: 12 WtE plant units.
• Overall project cost: USD 3.6 billion.
• Scalable capacity—from 1 TPD demonstration units to 60,000 TPD industrial-scale operations.

Enecovery’s Safety-Driven Reactor Design

• Features an integrated Replaceable Multi-Functional Cartridge (MFC) for safe and continuous operation.
• Prevents vapour accumulation, pressure build-up, or clogging inside the reactor.
• Provides controlled two-way discharge for smooth product recovery.
• Ensures stable performance with reduced downtime and lower maintenance requirements.

Strategic & Environmental Advantages

• Utilizes Jordan’s oil shale and waste resources for domestic energy generation.
• Reduces dependence on imported fuel by enabling localized clean-energy production.
• Recovers valuable trace minerals such as Vanadium, Nickel, Chromium, Zinc, and Molybdenum.
• Supports a circular economy by converting all hydrocarbon waste into usable energy products.
• Operates with a negative carbon footprint, reinforcing national climate objectives.

Environmental & Economic Impact

The Al Qamer – Enecovery project represents the fusion of technological innovation, energy efficiency, and sustainable waste management. By enabling real-time catalytic conversion of waste into fuel, the system reduces environmental burden while contributing to a cleaner energy ecosystem. It supports Jordan’s vision of a decentralized and sustainable energy model, creating new jobs, reducing waste accumulation, and driving industrial growth.

Summary

Through the Al Qamer – Enecovery Integrated Waste-to-Energy Project, Jordan is pioneering a new chapter in clean energy transformation. This partnership combines patented catalytic technology with strategic energy development to deliver a scalable, economically viable, and environmentally responsible solution for long-term national energy security.