This technology is a GLOBAL game-changer. If allowed, it means a dramatic shift in global patterns and politics.
It means... CHEAP, PLENTIFUL oil and Gas for the next 20-40 years.
Thus:
1) It CANNOT be allowed by the green-weenie political types,
2) It CANNOT be allowed by the fragile oil-economy governments that depend on petro-dollar for survivial.
Obama will ban it and the Chavez will start a war to drive up prices.