The Colorado School of Mines (CSM), along with the Colorado Energy Research Institute (CERI), will host the 29th Oil Shale Symposium at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines Campus. 

The Symposium will review development of oil shale resources worldwide, including research & development, impact analysis, regulatory framework, and project & program status. 

The Symposium will consist of a broad overview session on Monday afternoon (October 19th), two days of technical sessions in many different program areas (see list) on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 20-21), and an optional field trip Thursday and Friday (October 22-23). 

The deadline for submission of abstracts will be June 30, 2009.

Papers are being solicited in the following categories:  

Other subject areas will also be considered as the program is developed.

To access the 2008 Symposium web pages, click here.

To purchase a CD of the Proceedings of the 2008 Oil Shale Symposium, click the link below, then:

• Click on "Purchase Event Material" and follow the prompts. 
• In the "Select the Event" box, select "28th Oil Shale Symposium."
• In the description box, enter  "2008 Oil Shale CD". 

The price is $50 USD per CD. 
Complete the process as prompted.