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Shale oil, also known as oil shale or kerogen, is a sedimentary rock containing significant amounts of organic matter from which liquid hydrocarbons can be produced. It is not a conventional oil deposit, as it does not contain oil in a liquid state within the rock. Instead, it contains a mixture of kerogen, clay minerals, and other inorganic materials. Shale oil is primarily composed of kerogen, a solid organic material that can be converted into synthetic crude oil through a process called retorting.
The extraction of shale oil involves heating the rock to high temperatures, typically between 400°C and 500°C,
Shale oil is considered an unconventional oil source due to its unique characteristics and the technological
Shale oil has gained attention in recent years due to its potential to reduce dependence on conventional