Global Geology 2016, 19(1) 48-54 DOI:     ISSN: 1673-9736 CN: 22-1371/P

Current Issue | Archive | Search                                                            [Print]   [Close]
����
Information and Service
This Article
Supporting info
PDF(429KB)
[HTML]
Reference
Service and feedback
Email this article to a colleague
Add to Bookshelf
Add to Citation Manager
Cite This Article
Email Alert
Keywords
China
oil shale
resources
distribution
utilization
Authors
XU Zhi
ZHU Jianwei
DONG Qingshui and SUN Pingchang
PubMed
Article by XU Zhi
Article by ZHU Jianwei
Article by DONG Qingshui and SUN Pingchang

Oil shale resources in China and their utilization

XU Zhi, ZHU Jianwei, DONG Qingshui and SUN Pingchang

1�� College of Earth Sciences��Jilin University��Changchun 130061��China; 2�� Key Laboratory of Oilshale and Coexistent Energy Minerals of Jilin Province��Jilin University��Changchun 130061��China

Abstract��

The unconventional oil and gas resources presented in oil shales have meant these potential sources of hydrocarbons��which has become a research focus�� China contains abundant oil shale resources��ranking fourth in the world��with ca�� 7 254.48 ×10 8 t within 24 provinces��including 48 basins and 81 oil shale deposits�� A- bout 48% of the total oil shale resources are concentrated in the eastern resource region��with a further 22% in the central resource region�� 65% of the total quantity of oil shale resources is present at depths of 0- 500 m�� with 17% of the total resources being defined as high- quality oil shales yielding more than 10% oil by weight�� Chinese oil shale resources are generally hosted by Mesozoic sediments that account for 78% of the total resources�� In terms of the geographical distribution of these resources��some 45% are located in plain regions�� and different oil shale basins have various characteristics�� The oil shale resources in China represent a highly prospective future source of hydrocarbons�� These resources having potential use not only in power generation and oil refining but also in agriculture��metal and chemical productions��and environmental protection��

Keywords�� China   oil shale   resources   distribution   utilization  
Received  Revised  Online:  
DOI:
Fund:
Corresponding Authors:
Email:
About author:

References��
Similar articles
1��LI Yong, REN Yunsheng, HAO Yujie, YANG Qun.Ore-forming fluid characteristics and genesis of vein-type lead-zinc mineralization of Xiaohongshilazi deposit,Jilin Province, China[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 191-199
2��WANG Yang, SUN Fengyue, GAO Hongchang, HE Shuyue, QIAN Ye, XU Chenghan.Geochronology and geochemistry of Hutouya monzonitic granite of Qimantage, Qinghai[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 208-216
3��LIU Hang, ZHU Jianwei, CHEN Jingwu.Application of sedimentary pyrite in paleo-environment:a case study of Meihe Formation[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 229-236
4��WANG Zhongcheng, LU Xiaoping, ZHAO Juan, TAO Junyu, CHEN Mingjian.Dating for Jifanggou metamorphic complex in central Jilin and its tectonic implications[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 200-207
5��JING Siliang, LU Qi, WANG Dian.Seismic inversion modeling method for faulted basins:a case study of Liaohe Beach in Bijialing region[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 253-258
6��LIU Caihua, QU Xin, FENG Xuan, TIAN You, LIU Yang, QIAO Hanqing, WANG Shiyu.Application of high-frequency magnetotelluric method in porphyry copper deposit exploration:a case study of Duobaoshan deposit area[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 246-252
7��YIN Yue, WANG Li, SUN Xia, JIANG Hefang, LI Liang.U-Pb geochronology, geochemistry and tectonic implications ofdiorite from Nangnimsan of Mehe in northern Da Hinggan Mountains[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 217-228
8��WU You, SHAN Xuanlong, YI Jian.Volcanic edifices of Yingcheng Formation in Changling fault depression of Songliao Basin and their seismic identification[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(4): 237-245
9��Nareerat Boonchai, Marc Philippe, Paul A. Carling, Lyubov Meshkova.A preliminary investigation of fossil wood from Lower Mekong Basin of Southeast Asia[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 131-143
10��GONG Qiming, HAN Liguo, ZHOU Jinju.Elastic reverse time migration based on vector wavefield decomposition[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 184-190
11��YUAN Zhiyi, ZENG Zhaofa, JIANG Dandan, HUAI Nan, ZHOU Fei.Multi-component joint inversion of gravity gradient based on fast forward calculation[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 176-183
12��ZHANG Junyi, LI Bile, ZHAO Guoquan, NING Chuanqi, SUN Jing, WANG Guozhi.Geochemistry, U-Pb, Hf isotopic characteristics and geological significance of Zhalaxiageyong trachydacite in Tuotuohe area, Qinghai[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 153-163
13��LEI Honglei, ZHANG Yanjun, WU Fan, HU Zhongjun, YU Ziwang, ZHU Chengcheng, LÜ Tianqi.Parallel numerical simulation on CO2 geologic storage in Ordos Basin, China[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 164-169
14��Seyed Ahmad Babazadeh, Seyedeh Malihe Hamidzadeh.Biostratigraphy of Asmari Formation in Ghare Agha seyed of Farsan region, Chaharmahale Bakhtiari Province, Iran[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 144-152
15��YANG Guang, FAN Yeyu, LIU Changli.Gas accumulation mechanism in Denglouku Formation of Changling fault depression, southern Songliao Basin, China[J]. Global Geology, 2017,20(3): 170-175

Copyright by Global Geology