Method for the extraction of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing material, composition for the extraction of hydrocarbon-containing organic matter, apparatus and method for recovering said organic matter, and method for increasing its recovery

摘要

A method of extracting hydrocarbon-containing organic matter from a hydrocarbon-containing material includes the steps of providing a first liquid comprising a turpentine liquid; contacting the hydrocarbon-containing material with the turpentine liquid to form an extraction mixture; extracting the hydrocarbon material into the turpentine liquid; and separating the extracted hydrocarbon material from a residual material not extracted.