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The Colony shale oil project

Conference · · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5569281

The Colony shale oil project will be the first commercial shale oil plant in the US. It is located on the southern rim of the Piceance Creek Basin in Colorado, where half of the resources of the Green River basin lie. The process plant, the mine, the mining cycle, gyratory crushers, six Tosco II retorts, upgrading facilities, are all schematicized. Battlement Mesa, a town for employees, has been built at the base of the valley, where Parachute Creek confluences with the Colorado River. The amenities of Battlement Mesa are described.

Research Organization:
Exxon Co., Grand Junction, CO
OSTI ID:
5569281
Report Number(s):
CONF-820217-
Journal Information:
Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 9; ISSN ENTED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English