Abstract

Combustive oil shale is the main type of fuel used in Estonian power plants. The economic state of the oil shale mining industry has deteriorated during the last decade. The development of oil shale production and use in power generation is accompanied by severe environmental pollution. The future of shale based power generation in Estonia depends on building new small capacity mines, in conjuction with the renovation and reconstruction of existing power plants and implementing measures to protect the environment.

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