Energy from U.S. and Canadian Tar Sands : Technical, Environmental, Economic, Legislative, and Policy Aspects.
Study prepared for Subcom on Energy by Paul F. Rothberg and Pauline Mian of CRS, examining feasibility of efficient oil recovery from tar sand deposits in line with energy self-sufficiency goals.
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| Format: | Government Document eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1974.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Study prepared for Subcom on Energy by Paul F. Rothberg and Pauline Mian of CRS, examining feasibility of efficient oil recovery from tar sand deposits in line with energy self-sufficiency goals. Characterizes major U.S. and Canadian tar sand areas, including Utah oil impregnated rock deposits (foldout map and table) and estimates probable rate of development. Also explores Great Canadian Oil Sands, Ltd. project profitability and tar processing techniques; considers prospects for U.S. import of Canadian tar oil product. Report also summarizes related legislative activities regarding the lease of federally-owned tar sand areas, 91st through 93d Congresses. Includes numerous maps, tables, charts, and photographs throughout. Appendices (p. 57-90) include Subcom correspondence with organizations concerned with U.S. tar sands development. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |