Distribution of Oil Shale and Its Comprehensive Use

Abstract

As a potential alternative energy source, oil shale has richer reserves than traditional fossil fuels. Its comprehensive utilisation has been extended to many fields, improving resource utilisation, and reducing costs and environmental pollution. By analysing the resource characteristics, development technology, utilisation mode, policy measures, and environmental impacts of oil shale, this paper summarises the current status of the development of China’s oil shale industry and the existing problems and puts forward development prospects and suggestions. The study found that oil shale development faces challenges such as complex geological conditions, immature technology, imperfect policies, and high environmental impacts. However, through technological innovation and policy support, resource utilisation can be effectively improved, costs reduced and environmental pollution reduced. This paper is expected to provide reasonable suggestions for the rational development and efficient use of oil shale resources in China. The strategic and effective exploitation of oil shale resources in China has the potential to decrease reliance on conventional oil and gas sources, bolster energy self-sufficiency and stability, and significantly contribute to the restructuring of the global energy landscape, contributing to the realisation of energy diversification and sustainable development.