Xinjiang leads way in shale oil exploitation

From ecns.cn

The national-level shale oil demonstration zone in Jimsar county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, recently reported an output of more than 1 million metric tons so far this year, the first of its kind in China to break such a record, marking a milestone in the country's shale oil exploitation and contributing to overall energy security. Shale oil is a petroleum resource stored in shale formations, which are layered in the Earth's crust like the pages of a book. Unlike conventional oil, which is typically found in liquid form in large underground reservoirs, shale oil is trapped within the tiny pores of shale rock. ... (full story)