By reviewing the exploration process of the Paleogene-Neogene shale oil in Jiyang Depression，the theoretical achievements and the technology series obtained from the previous shale oil exploration were summarized and the elements of shale oil enrichment of the Tertiary in Jiyang Depression were analyzed. Besides, the direction of shale oil deployment was pointed out considering the actual situation of drilled shale oil wells. Exploration practice shows that the continental shale oil in Jiyang Depression is different from the marine shale oil that has been drilled successfully in North America，which is characterized by strong heterogeneity，weak diagenesis and low maturity. Theoretical innovation and new exploration ideas are necessary to establish relevant supporting technologies and methods suitable for eastern continental shale oil exploration as soon as possible. The complexity of the occurrence pattern of continental shale oil requires a classified stepbystep exploration. The mixed shale oil in the interlayer，micro-crack and high-quality lithofacies should be first developed. On the basis of its effective economic production，the implementation of the matrix shale oil drilling and deployment will be carried out next, and the target optimization evaluation system suitable for eastern continental shale oil should be improved as soon as possible，in order to open up new exploration targets to increase the reserve of old oilfields.