Energy Ministry presents oil, gas exploration opportunities in Kingdom's 9 areas — Zawati By Maria Weldali - Apr 12,2021 - Last updated at Apr 12,2021 A view of Well 53 in Risha gas field (Petra file photo) AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced the opening up of opportunities for oil and gas exploration in nine areas in the Kingdom, sharing detailed information on the new locations. In remarks to The Jordan Times on Saturday, Energy Minister Hala Zawati said that the ministry aims to diversify the domestic sources of crude oil and gas, by developing the production of the Kingdom’s two functional petroleum systems and presenting investment opportunities for international companies to invest in oil, oil shale and gas exploration in areas open to exploration.