Shale oil excavation in Akita Pref.

Shale oil excavation in Akita Pref.

AKITA, Japan - Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. shows to the press on May 23, 2014, a demonstration experiment site for shale oil excavation at the Fukumezawa oil field in Oga, Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan.

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