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Oil Shale

ISSN 1736-7492 (Electronic)
ISSN 0208-189X (Print)

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FUTURE OF OIL SHALE MINING TECHNOLOGY IN ESTONIA; pp. 125-134

PDF | doi: 10.3176/oil.2008.2S.04

Authors

V. KARU, A. VÄSTRIK, A. ANEPAIO, V. VÄIZENE, A. ADAMSON, Ingo Valgma

Abstract

In the future, oil shale mining conditions will worsen and environmental taxes will be increased. Higher calorific value and more homogeneous material are required for more effective usage of boilers and generator units in power stations and oil plants. The solution for the mining industry is related to the optimal usage of mineral and technological resources, utilizing the best available techniques and modelling and visualization of mining impacts for explaining the changes in technology to the influenced parties. The main challenges for technologies in the future are related to the mining in environmentally or socially sensitive areas. One of the solutions could be utilizing selective mining and backfilling. Related tests have shown good results and show a promising future for sustainable oil shale mining.

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