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How much oil can be derived from oil shale?

April 26, 2017derived Oil shale

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How much oil can be derived from oil shale?

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The rich oil shales of the Green River Formation will typically yield from 15-60 gallons of shale oil per ton of rock (gpt). The normal assay method is referred to as the Modified Fischer Assay. In the White River Mine, the shale will average about 30 gallons per ton from a 58-foot mining zone.