Oil shale, the most important unconventional oil and gas reservoir resource, is characterized by large geological reserves, difficult development technology, and great development potential. Although it cannot be exploited in a large area due to cost issues, with the development and utilization of conventional oil and gas reservoir resources, it is the main direction of future oil exploitation. Based on the classification of in situ conversion technologies of oil shale electric heating into in situ conversion process technology, ElectrofracTM technology, geothermal fuel cell heating technology, high-voltage power frequency electric heating technology, and other electric heating technology, this paper summarizes the research progress on existing electric heating technologies to provide a reference for the engineering research and development of oil shale electric heating in situ mining technology.
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