title: Processing use, and characterization of shale oil products.
abstract: Oil shale is a potential source of oil that will supplement conventional sources for oil as our needs for fossil fuels begin to exceed our supplies. The resource may be mined and processed on the surface or it may be processed in situ. An overview of the potential technologies and environmental issues is presented.
mesh_terms: D004777:Environment; D004782:Environmental Health; D005648:Fuel Oils; D007221:Industry; D008906:Mining; D010578:Petroleum; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D005648:Fuel Oils; D010578:Petroleum