U.S. Oil Shale: Our Energy Resource, Our Energy Security, Our Choice
Oil shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock containing a solid material (kerogen) that converts to liquid oil when heated. Oil shale deposits exist in 37 countries globally, but the largest and highest quality oil shale deposits are in sparsely populated areas of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.
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U.S. Oil Shale: Protecting Our Environment
Companies have made technological advancements that substantially mitigate environmental impacts associated with oil shale production and are committed to continued research and development in this area and environmentally responsible oil shale development.
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U.S. Oil Shale: Our Economy and Our Jobs
Development of U.S. oil shale resources will generate significant employment opportunities and substantial government revenues.
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