Oil shale gas news

All news on Oil shale gas (also known as SHALE OIL VKG Extra light): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

6 August 2026

China Sinopec — Continental Shale Oil project mid‑year coordination meeting

Leadership reviewed progress and set targets to scale shale oil via sci‑tech industry finance innovation, tech breakthroughs and strengthened talent and integration mechanisms.
27 July 2026

Shengli Jiyang completes China's first continental rift lake basin shale‑oil demonstration area

New three‑dimensional development model delivered two 100Mt fields, added 327Mt proven reserves, cut 6,000m well drilling to 17 days, raised single‑well output and reduced energy use.
3 December 2025

Tengizchevroil Showcases Reservoir Management at SPE Conference

TCO shared advanced reservoir techniques at SPE conference, highlighting innovations in production, safety, and sustainability, and received awards for technological excellence.
4 February 2019

INEOS Urges Government to Revise Shale Seismic Policy

INEOS criticizes UK's shale seismic limit as too low, risking manufacturing. Calls for policy change to boost energy self-sufficiency and economic growth.
21 December 2018

INEOS Shale Ends Legal Action After National Trust Allows Clumber Park Survey

National Trust permits geological survey at Clumber Park after initial refusal due to environmental concerns. Surveys are non-intrusive and aim to reduce UK's carbon emissions.

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