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Survey of Energy Resources 2007
Bioenergy Country Notes
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Municipal solid waste |
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quantity of raw material available |
2 |
million tonnes |
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biogas production |
3.6 |
million m3 |
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electricity generating capacity |
1 000 |
kW |
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electricity generation |
5 142 |
MWh |
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direct use from combustion |
5 142 |
MWh |
Jordan has executed a pilot project for the utilisation of municipal solid waste for electricity generation through landfill and biogas technology systems. The project is funded by GEF and is considered to be the first of its kind in the region, with a capacity of 1 MW. A biogas company was established to run this plant. During 2006 the capacity of the plant was increased to 3.5 MW and is expected to generate 28 GWh/yr.