Recent Advances in Oil Shale Conversion Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Oil shale, as an unconventional oil and gas resource, presents significant promise for the future of energy production. With global fluctuations in oil prices and concerns about energy security, the development of oil shale resources has gained increasing attention in several countries. Oil shale is abundant in many regions worldwide and offers a viable alternative source of oil. However, the efficient and environmentally friendly conversion of oil shale remains a key challenge for the industry.

Recent advances in oil shale conversion technologies are important for the full development of this abundant resource. Innovative approaches in oil shale conversion, such as in situ retorting, oxidative-assisted pyrolysis, steam-assisted cracking, hydrothermal decomposition and catalytic pyrolysis, have emerged as key areas of interest and research focus. These technologies aim to enhance the efficiency, yield, recovery and environmental performance of oil shale conversion processes, providing sustainable solutions for the production of shale oil and gas from oil shale.

In this Special Issue, we invite authors to submit original research, review articles and reports focusing on the recent advances in oil shale conversion technologies, and manuscripts that contribute to the understanding of innovative approaches, challenges and opportunities in this field. Topics of interest for publication in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

• In situ conversion technology;
• Oxidative-assisted pyrolysis;
• Steam-assisted pyrolysis;
• Hydrous pyrolysis;
• Catalytic pyrolysis;
• Advanced heat transfer technologies;
• Enhanced oil recovery technologies;
• Low carbonization development;
• Environmental issues and challenges;
• Socioeconomic impact and policy editor.

Dr. Sunhua Deng
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• oil shale
• conversion
• pyrolysis
• in situ
• catalytic