Synthetic Fuels : Alternate Energy Sources for the 21st Century
Abstract
This paper outlined the available global distributions, production data, research frontiers, and current research organizations involved in oil sands, heavy oil, coal, and oil shale production. The review was conducted to educate the public about unconventional energy sources and the need to develop environmentally sustainable technologies and policies for their extraction. Results of the review suggested that unconventional resources may flourish as a major reserve in the future. Major resources considered to replace oil were oil sands, heavy oil, coal, and shales.
Recommended Citation
S. Frimpong and Y. Li, "Synthetic Fuels : Alternate Energy Sources for the 21st Century," 2007 CIM Conference and Exhibition: Energy and Mines, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, Jul 2007.
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Fuel Substitution; Global Analysis; Oil Sand Deposits; Petroleum Deposits; Resource Assessment; Shale Oil; Synthetic Fuels; Viscosity
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jul 2007
