Regulation for the Energy National Research Centre.

This Regulation is composed of 10 items. Items 1 and 2 deal with definitions and terms. Item 3 establishes the Energy National Research Centre with seat in Amman for purposes of research, development, training in new and renewable energy fields as well as raising the standards of energy use in different sectors. Item 4 lists tasks and responsibilities of the Centre which are: (a) performing studies, research and experimental projects on the use of local new and renewable energy sources like oil shale, uranium, wind, sun, bio-mass and geothermal to increase their contribution for satisfying the Kingdom’s energy needs; (b) developing different methods of energy use and rationalization to increase the efficiency of energy use, to reduce the national energy cost as well as to protect the environment; (c) managing and putting into operation laboratories, units, and research and experimental stations to develop and realize new and renewable energy sources; (d) organizing training courses, seminars and workshops to enhance and develop local abilities and technologies; (e) collaborating with local, regional and international parties and organizations to enhance the ability of the Centre in order to attain the desired goals; and, (f) establishing a databank to help research. Items 5 and 6 establish the Administrative Council under the chairmanship of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. Item 7 defines competencies and duties of the President of the Centre. Items 8 and 9 refer to the finance and incomes of the Centre. The Higher Council for Science and Technology has the right to issue the necessary instructions and directives for the implementation of this Regulation (item 10).