Occidental vertical modified in situ process for the recovery of oil from oil shale: Phase I. Summary report, November 1, 1976--October 31, 1977. Volume I

Technical Report · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:6810196

Loucks, R A

Since early 1973, Occidental Oil Shale, Inc. (OXY) has processed three small-scale modified in situ retorts (Retorts 1E, 2E, and 3E) in their Research Mine, and is currently processing the second large-sized retort (Retort 5) in their Development Mine, both mines being located on OXY's D.A. Shale property northeast of DeBeque, Colorado. Progress of the project since November 1, 1976 is summarized starting with the pre-blast activities and the startup for Retort 5, through the mining progress in the formation of Retort 6. The environmental aspects including the required permits are discussed along with the geology and hydrology data from the C-b tract. Results of various studies on potential markets for shale oil are presented and the schedules presented in OXY's proposal to ERDA are compared with the schedules achieved through October, 1977. A section is included on future plans. (JRD)

• Research Organization: Occidental Oil Shale, Inc., Grand Junction, Colo. (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6810196
• Report Number(s): TID-28053/1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BOILERS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
COLORADO
CONSTRUCTION
DRILLING
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
FOSSIL FUELS
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GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
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MONITORING
NORTH AMERICA
OIL SHALE DEPOSITS
OIL SHALES
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RESOURCES
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