History of The Oil Shale Industry

The history of the oil shale industry started in ancient times. The modern industrial use of oil shale for oil extraction dates to the mid-19th century and started growing just before World War I because of the mass production of automobiles and trucks and the supposed shortage of gasoline for transportation needs. Between the World Wars oil shale projects were begun in several countries.

After World War II, the oil shale industry declined due to increased accessibility to conventional crude oil. As of 2010, oil shale was commercially used in Estonia, China and Brazil, while several countries are considering to start or re-start commercial use of oil shale.

Read more about History Of The Oil Shale Industry:  Early History, Start of The Modern Industry, First Half of The 20th Century, 1950s–1960s, 1970s–1980s, Latest Developments

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