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To: willcousa who wrote (64544)	6/24/2002 11:39:55 AM
From: Mike M	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 70976

<<It will not be lack of "will" holding up the conversion of oil shale. It simply does not make economic sense right now given the known ways of converting it. When it does make economic sense it will be converted.>> You're right. That is the conventional thinking. However, I believe it would make economic sense to get going on a modest scale. The cost comparisons need to be weighed against capital flight, strategic concerns and even job opportunity. The technology will get better and may already be more competitive than you think. I have had some talks with a fellow who runs a small company which thinks they could begin to tap that reserve if the country were to make it a priority.