JORDAN

NRA Declares Kisha Gas Discovery Commercial

The Director General of Jordan's Natural Resources Authority (NRA), Mr. Kamal Jriesat, stated on 24 August that the gas discovery made by the NRA in the Risha area in July is now confirmed as being commercial (MEES, 13 July). Mr. Jriesat stated that the Risha 3 discovery well, which lies in northeast Jordan near the Iraqi border, flowed on test at a rate of about 15mn. cu. ft./day the highest rate so far discovered in Jordan. He did...