Prospects for the use of oil shale in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Abstract

Oil shale is widespread throughout the world. The world resources of organic carbon accumulated in oil shale are enormous. However, despite significant reserves, the development of the oil shale industry in various countries was characterized by periodic ups and downs. The article considers the analysis of the current state of the existing reserves of oil shale in the deposits of the Republic of Uzbekistan, provides brief information about the deposits of oil shale. The features of oil shale are presented, which make it possible to consider them as an energy, chemical, technological, as well as mineral raw material for use in various industries, which is an urgent problem. Technological possibilities in the processing of oil shale are considered.