Energy from in-situ processing of Antrim oil shale. Quarterly technical progress report, January-March 1977. [Michigan]

Technical Report · Fri Apr 29 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:5896394

Humphrey, J P

The objective of this contract is to test the technical feasibility for the in situ processing of the Antrim oil shale within the Mississippian-Devonian black shale sequence of the Michigan Basin to produce energy values. The field investigations will involve well development, fracturing, underreaming, fracture assessment, in situ ignition, and extraction of hydrocarbons. Supporting contributions will be made by subcontractors in the areas of shale characterization, environmental measurement, fracture assessment, and public policy. This is the second quarterly report for the Antrim oil shale contract which began October 1, 1976. The Dow well site in Sanilac County, Michigan, has been reactivated, and dewatering of the existing wells is complete. Negotiations are complete with a number of Michigan institutions for the technical support functions. 6 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI (USA). Hydrocarbons and Energy Research Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: AC20-76LC10153
• OSTI ID: 5896394
• Report Number(s): FE-2346-8; ON: DE83015549
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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