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Enhancing energy sustainability: integrating concentrated solar power in Jordan’s oil shale extraction

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  • Mohammad Al-Addous
  • Mais Baqain
  • Mathhar Bdour
  • Volker Lenz

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This paper presents an experimental and modelling analysis of the integration of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant into oil shale extraction in Jordan. The study examines Jordan’s proficiency in deep oil shale retorting utilizing Shell’s in-situ conversion process and determines the energy requirements for heating deep oil shale layers. A parabolic trough plant, modelled using SAM software, was designed to meet the energy demand. The plant’s annual energy output is 220 GWh, with a capital cost of $125 million and a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 3.17 cents/kWh. The study demonstrates the technological feasibility and economic viability of the proposed integration.

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  • Mohammad Al-Addous & Mais Baqain & Mathhar Bdour & Volker Lenz, 2025. "Enhancing energy sustainability: integrating concentrated solar power in Jordan’s oil shale extraction," International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, Oxford University Press, vol. 20, pages 453-465.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ijlctc:v:20:y:2025:i::p:453-465.
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