Abstract: Predictions for Oil Shale

Harry Pforzheimer

What is the outlook for oil shale during the next 5 years? I am optimistic, in spite of adverse actions during the last 12 months by some representatives of government and industry. My conclusions are based on the accomplishments of our privately financed Paraho Oil Shale Demonstration at Anvil Points, expectations for the 100,000-bbl program getting underway for the Department of Defense and the Energy Research and Development Administration, and plans for a full-size Paraho Module (a single commercial-size retort, supporting mine, and related facilities).

AAPG Search and Discovery Article #90968©1977 AAPG-SEPM Annual Convention and Exhibition, Washington, DC