Shale oil: focus group results

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6412397· OSTI ID:6412397

The focus group research on oil shale development prepared for the Department of Energy as part of the commercialization program is reported. The research is devoted to evaluation of the potential for commercialization of oil shale, determination of the barriers to development of this resource, and evaluation of actions required by the federal government to promote commercialization. The group concluded that: the extent of the resource is very large; surface technology is ready for production, though behind schedule, and in situ technology needs further development; the projected cost of shale oil presents a substantial barrier at current oil prices; economic uncertainty is further complicated by the lack of a demonstration plant, delays resulting from the permitting process inconsistencies and changes in Federal regulations; capital is needed for front-end costs but oil shale mining is labor intensive as well; and that capital can help solve the problems of water supply, community development, and regulatory stringency (but not inconsistency).

• Research Organization: Market Facts, Inc., Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6412397
• Report Number(s): DOE/TIC-10019
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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