Efficient processing technology
There are more than 60 oil shale processing technologies but Jordan Energy and Mining has opted to employ the Alberta Taciuk Process (ATP), which has a 33 year track record and is the best available technology for Jordanian oil shale. This features a unique thermal process and hydrocarbon cracking system for separating and extracting water and organic substances from host solids.
Two 500 tonnes/hr ATP retorts simultaneously extract and primary upgrade the oil recovered from the oil shale. The retort is a multi-compartmented rotating process that achieves:
- Heat exchange to preheat and dry incoming feed
- Thermal reactions to recover light hydrocarbons (shale oil)
- Combustion of by-product carbon (coke) as the primary heat source, which means it is extremely energy-efficient
Once operating, no external energy sources are needed to stimulate the reactions in the retort apart from a modest amount of electrical power to rotate the retort and power the upgrading system.
