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Synthetic fuel development creates problems

Journal Article · · Colo. Country Life; (United States)
OSTI ID:5808269

The development of the oil shale in Colorado is discussed specifically. Governor Lamm points out that this is not a well-proven technology; and both he and Harris D. Sherman, Executive Director of the Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, are seriously concerned with the social, economic, and environmental disruptions that oil shale commercialization will bring to the state. With production at maximum capacity (8 oil shale plants at 50,000 barrels a day each), only 2.5 to 5% of the nation's petroleum needs could be supplied. However, both Gov. Lamm and Mr. Sherman realize that because the present administration has the synfuels bandwagon rolling - and 70% of the nation's high-grade oil shale is found in Colorado - it is not a question of if, but when, there will be development in the state. Therefore, they favor a phased approach to circumvent or mitigate the social, economic, and environmental impacts.

OSTI ID:
5808269
Journal Information:
Colo. Country Life; (United States), Journal Name: Colo. Country Life; (United States) Vol. 26:14; ISSN CCLID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English