Founded in 2006, Shale Tech International Partners (STIP) owns the rights to the original Paraho® technology and through its affiliate, Shale Tech International Services LLC (STIS), operates an oil shale processing plant in Rifle, CO. STIS is committed to the continuous development of the second generation Paraho II™ technology. Paraho technology development spans more than 45 years. Below is a list of highlights and milestones.
Development Engineering Inc. (DEI) develops commercial-scale vertical lime kilns. DEI begins development in early combustion
Read moreDEI signs a 10-year lease for the Anvil Points Oil Shale Research Facility (Colorado, USA) from the U.S. Department of Interior
Read moreThe Paraho® Pilot Plant is commissioned with a shale rate of 2250 lb/hr [1000 kg/hr]. The Paraho® Semi-Works Plant is
Read moreParaho® produces 100,000 barrels of crude shale oil in support of U.S. Navy program to assess the suitability of shale-derived
Read moreAnvil Points facility’s 10-year lease agreement expires. The Paraho® Pilot and Semi-Works Plants are decommissioned.
Read moreThe Paraho® Pilot Plant is dismantled and relocated to private land near the Anvil Points facility. Pilot testing programs
Read moreThe Paraho® Pilot Plant is operated over extended runs for the production of Shale Oil Modified Asphalt (SOMAT) – an asphalt
Read moreThe Paraho® Pilot Plant was used to conduct extensive pilot plant trials for Queensland Energy Resources (QER). Pilot Plant
Read moreShale Tech International Partners is founded and obtains the rights to the Paraho® technology and through its affiliate, Shale
Read moreShale Tech International Services LLC performs engineering consulting services for QER for the design and construction of a
Read moreShale Tech International Services LLC continues to provide start-up & commissioning services and operational engineering
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