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A Method for the Modified Estimation of Oil Shale Mineable Reserves for Shale Oil Projects: A Case Study

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  • Sergei Sabanov

    (School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Abdullah Rasheed Qureshi

    (School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Zhaudir Dauitbay

    (School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Gulim Kurmangazy

    (School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

Abstract

The amount if oil shale resources throughout the world has been roughly estimated in accordance with various resource estimation methods. However, in some instances, detailed and comprehensive supporting methodologies for the estimation of commercial shale oil reserves have not been presented. The goal of this study is to develop a comprehensive method for the modified estimation of oil shale mineable reserves for shale oil projects. The methodology characterises oil shale according to its calorific value, oil content, conditional organic mass, and ash content by utilising a Monte Carlo simulation. Based on the results of the case study, the developed method proposes considering the relationships of the in situ oil shale grade and tonnage material (oil shale + limestone) to the oil retorting feed material grade and tonnage by taking into account the retorting plant oil recovery. For this purpose, a Monte Carlo stochastic modelling algorithm was developed. Based on the data analysis, a modifying factor to convert mineral reserves to petroleum reserves was produced. The results of this study are useful for feasibility studies that estimate oil shale reserves in relation to justifying their utilisation fields. Some oil shale deposits have good potential for development but need to be re-estimated in accordance with the most sophisticated extraction and processing technologies.

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  • Sergei Sabanov & Abdullah Rasheed Qureshi & Zhaudir Dauitbay & Gulim Kurmangazy, 2023. "A Method for the Modified Estimation of Oil Shale Mineable Reserves for Shale Oil Projects: A Case Study," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-17, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:16:p:5853-:d:1212425
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