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INTERNATIONAL OIL SHALE SYMPOSIUM, TALLINN 2009 HAS NOW SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND WELCOME YOU BACK ON THIS WEBSITE FOR SYMPOSIUM PHOTOS AND AN ONLINE FORUM FOR CONTINUING YOUR DISCUSSIONS!

Eesti Energia, along with its partners - the Colorado School of Mines (CSM), Tallinn University of Technology and the University of Tartu - will host the International Oil Shale Symposium at Tallinn University of Technology.

Escalating commodity prices and political instability related to oil production are driving the development of oil shale resources across the globe. Total world resources of oil shale are conservatively estimated to be at least 3 trillion barrels, which exceed current proved oil reserves by at least 3 times. Shale oil production can be economic and the technology is developing. Estonia is the frontrunner in oil shale utilization – unlocking the potential of the future energy resource.

The Symposium will review developments of oil shale resources, technologies and challenges worldwide, with a broad representation of international interests. The Symposium will consist of 2 days of panel sessions, with experts from industry, research and government presenting their latest findings and fresh developments.

The Symposium will end with an optional field trip into the heart of Estonia’s oil shale processing industry – one of the only countries in the world commercially utilizing oil shale. Tours will cover mining to electricity and oil production. Lectures and tours in the heart of the Estonian oil shale industry will include: above and below ground mining sites, the world’s largest oil shale fuelled power plants and a shale oil production plant. Visitors will have an unprecedented opportunity to meet and consult with the top management and experts of these oil shale utilization companies.

Abstract submission is now closed and full program available. We would like to thank everyone who submitted abstracts for presentations at the Symposium. 

Main categories:

• Shale Oil Retorting Research
• Remediation and Managing By-Products
• Developments in Shale Oil Production Technologies and Upgrading
• Exploration and Geology
• Hints for Successful Oil Shale Projects
• Oil shale as a Power Source
• International Oil Shale Developments
• Environmental Impacts

Abstracts in other subject areas were also submitted. The program will be adjusted based on abstracts submitted and indicated interests.

New publication possibilities!

A selection of the best presentations from the Symposium will have the opportunity of being published in upcoming issues of Oil Shale, a leading journal on oil shale research and development. Please see http://www.kirj.ee/oilshale for more information about the journal.