Summary:

This project consists of constructing a power generating station in Khirbat Assamra area and 400 KV transmission line that will extend over 25 km from the proposed power station to North Amman station in Shafa Badran area. EIA study focused on main issues related to water resources, public health (air pollution and noise), socio-economic conditions, biodiversity and archeology. Regarding to the impacts analysis, a proposed mitigation measures and a monitoring programme will be prepared. Public consultation was carried out through a major scoping session held at RSS in addition to meetings with stakeholders.

Summary:

The company planned to construct a receiving station in the Gulf of Aqaba and to install a gas pipeline to transport the Egyptian natural gas from the south (Aqaba) to the north (Rehab). Also, the gas pipeline will supply a natural gas to the intermediate power generating stations in Zarqa and Rehab. The potential environmental impacts from the activities of the project have been assessed in order to identify and prepare the mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones. In addition, comprehensive impact management plan has been prepared. The public consultation was carried out through a series of meetings and workshops along the pipeline route to ensure wide and adequate coverage of issues from all stakeholders.

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ERC is currently providing technical services to national companies to assist them in establishing their quality system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standard towards the national/international accreditation. This assistance includes onsite laboratory review, training and awareness, documentation and system design, and system implementation and auditing.
ERC has conducted such services for Rawda Water Company (2002), LEMA Company (2003), and has recently started providing services to Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (2004).

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This project aims at studying a feasible treatment method for the wastewater generated from a chemical plant (Kemira Arab Potash Company, KEMAPCO) by utilizing the Dead Sea water. Experiments for biological denitrification were carried out on a bench scale using various mixtures of Dead Sea water and distilled water on one hand and mixtures of Dead Sea water and fertilizer plant wastewater on the other hand.

Phase one of the project, which was completed, involved three stages. The first stage aimed at mastering the sampling and nitrates testing, the second stage was preliminary experimentation for denitrification, while the third represents the final denitrification experiments. The work also included testing of Dead Sea mud for denitrification. The results of the experiments showed that denitrification for fertilizer plant wastewater was significant at a certain dilution with Dead Sea water.

Phase two will involve four stages. The first stage is to confirm the results of phase one and to determine the optimum retention time for denitrification using batch process. Stage two involves confirmation of weather the denitrification process is a chemical, biological or both. Stage three involves the application of stage two results into continuous process. Stage four is to define if the process is applicable to field application.

Summary:

The overall main objective of this project is assisting Jordan in achieving optimum efficiency in the management and control of hazardous substances (HS) and associated activities.

The project will be implemented through a phased approach. Each phase will result in a certain deliverable on the ground and will furnish and clarify the work for the following phase. Phase one will consist of developing and integrating the system for five governmental organizations (Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Customs Department). This phase will include a number of tasks dealing with system configuration, testing and evaluation, and necessary training

The following phase will integrate other governmental agencies involved in hazardous substances management and will provide necessary data for nongovernmental organizations and for public.

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The project is carried out in Fuheis city to evaluate the levels of inhalable particulate matter in certain locations in the city.

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This project aims at determining a suitable treatment method for the wastewater generated from the olive mills in the Middle East in order to reduce the environmental impacts. The project is beneficial in building capacity in anaerobic wastewater technologies and developing know-how in treatment techniques for all partners of the project (Royal Scientific Society, Hebron University and Research and Development Center, Galilee Society). The project comprises of the following activities: 1) Data collection regarding to social, financial, infrastructure and environmental information for all operating olive mills where all collected data will be presented by Geographical Information System (GIS); 2) Olive mills wastewater (OMW) characterization; 3) determination of the most effective treatment method of OMW by constructing a two-shapes laboratory reactors to identify the optimum design parameters for constructing a pilot reactor; 4) Finally, all partners will prepare a manual for the development of decision making procedures on the treatment and reuse of olive mills wastewater.

Summary:

The project aimed at overcoming the present and preventing future water competition between the vital economic sectors of agriculture and tourism in the Mediterranean area. The anticipated outcome is the provision of recommendations for a necessary framework for water management system that promotes the efficient and effective use of water, new supply technologies and treatment and reuse of water.

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The project aims at developing a knowledge and informative package consisting of theoretical, technical and managerial solutions for the treatment and reuse of wastewater. Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) experiments have been conducted on a lab-bench scale and a pilot plants to study the treatment process and the factors affecting it including the concentrations of organic matters in domestic wastewater.

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The project involves assessing the water quality in the major resources feeding King Abdullah Canal and Zai Treatment Unit, and determining the seasonal fluctuations of the water quality. Results are submitted on a regular basis to MWI and an annual report is presented.

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The concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) at Al-Hashimiyeh town were monitored to study the potential impacts of Oil Refinery, Hussein Thermal Station and Assamra Treatment Plant.

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The project is carried out in Fuheis city to evaluate the levels of total suspended particulates in certain locations in the city.

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Assamra treatment plant is the largest in the region. The project aims at conducting studies on the water quality, starting from the point where the domestic wastewater is collected at Ain Ghazal in Amman. The project also covers the area starting from the point of discharge into Zarka River down to King Talal Reservoir. It aims at studying the treatment efficiency, design criteria, and the suitability of the effluent for reuse.

Summary:

The Project is a major water quality surveillance one in Jordan, where the quality of drinking water, domestic and industrial wastewater, surface and groundwater is monitored and evaluated. It covers most of the major water resources in Jordan. Results of analysis are submitted periodically to GCEP and yearly report is provided.

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This project aims at monitoring the seasonal and annual water quality variations in the reservoir of temperature variation with depth and heavy metals concentrations. The impact of water quality on the soil and the plants in Jordan Valley was analyzed. The suitability of water for reuse at different areas in Jordan Valley is also being studied.

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The research project is investigating, in close consultation and with active participation of the community, the feasibility of adopting innovative, non-conventional wastewater management policies for marginalized, rural-small communities in Jordan. This will be approached through a coherent framework of activities including integration of various components of social, technical, economical, environmental, institutional and public participation requirements.

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This research study aims at performing detailed characterization of bio-solids (sewage sludge) generated at some designated wastewater treatment plants as a fundamental step to lay the foundation for guiding the acceptability of using bio-solids for agricultural land application.

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The project focused on transferring the natural gas via a pipeline from Egypt side to Aqaba Thermal Power Station in Jordan. The environmental potential impacts resulting from the activities of the project were assessed in this study in order to identify the mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones.

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The project was carried out in Rashadiyeh city to evaluate the levels of total suspended particulate in certain locations in the city.

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The project aimed at assessing the existing situation of ambient air quality in the area of the proposed Ma’raib Power Station and providing the baseline data for a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

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Silica sand project that belongs to MEREN planned high quality of silica sand in Jordan. The project facilities were located in New Al-Humaima /Aqaba. EIA study focused on main issues related to water resources, public health (air pollution and noise), socio-economic conditions, biodiversity, marine environment and archeology.  Relating to the impacts analysis, a proposed mitigation measures and a monitoring programme including reclamation plan for mining site were prepared.

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The project aimed at monitoring indoor radon levels in the industrial, touristic and residential regions in Aqaba, comparing the measured levels with the International Standards and participating in performing local indoor radon levels standards.

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Jordan Bromine project is an American Jordanian joint venture project located in Ghor Safi at Dead Sea shore and established for producing bromine and other products by utilizing the brine pumped from the Arab Potash Company. The assessment study covered a number of issues and potential impacts resulting from the project activities at both sites of the project (Ghor Safi and Aqaba). Mitigation measures were also included in the study to avoid/minimize the negative impacts to allowable limits.

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JORMAG was established in Ghor Safi to produce a high quality magnesium oxide by using local raw materials. The EIA study identified mitigation measures to avoid / minimize the negative environmental impacts resulting from the project activities.

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The project aimed at identifying the environmental and socio-economy impacts resulting from the design and construction phases of access roads, canals and culverts, in addition to retaining walls. It also aimed at and installing light at the streets in different rural communities in Jordan. According to the findings of the impacts assessment, a guidebook in English and Arabic was prepared including the mitigation measures that the supervisors should implement during the different activities of the project to avoid/ minimize the negative environmental impacts.

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The project aimed at carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment Study (EIA) of  the air quality for the Selected Site of Assamra Power Project at Al-Hashimiyeh/ Zarqa to develop a baseline data of major pollutants of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and dust (TSP) and (PM10).