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To: bentway who wrote (392608)	6/19/2008 5:43:47 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1577162

It depends on how the oil shale is to be processed. The "heated rod" in-situ process is still experimental and uses tons of energy. I don't think it's ready for prime time, if it ever will be. The process used in other parts of the world that is economical and does work uses a lot of energy, water and leaves the land raped with it's surface peeled off. Fine for Estonia - even (R)'s here don't want to see it in Utah. I should have been clearer.....I think its both economic and environmental. Plus, the need for water is a huge deterrent in any western location. And I understand that while in-situ uses less water, energy demands like you mention makes it uneconomic. Bottom line: Oil shale is not a solution....not yet. I think that's what we are both saying.