Can shale oil be used as a raw material for domestically produced diesel?
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Can shale oil be used as a raw material for domestically produced diesel? Are there any installations in operation domestically?
Yes, shale oil can be used as a raw material for domestically produced diesel. Since shale oil is a sedimentary rock containing high-molecular hydrocarbon substances, its hydrocarbon content and types differ from those of conventional oil; therefore, processing is required to obtain high-quality fuel oil. Currently, some shale oil processing facilities have been built and put into operation in China. For example, the shale oil processing project located in the Science and Technology City of Zigong City, Sichuan Province, has already begun construction and is expected to start production in the coming years. In addition, the CNOOC Shale Gas Dongying project in Jining City, Shandong Province also has shale oil processing projects under planning. .
Shale oil can be used as a raw material for domestically produced diesel, but the market is currently sluggish