[TexasCajun]

I have not see the operations in person, but The Discovery Channel has a very good documentary on the operation and proccess.

But I don't think the oil-sands really got going full bore until after oil prices passed $30 for good.

[Squawk 8888]

They started getting serious in the early 90s when crude went above $20. At that time Suncor's break-even point was $13. Your assessment is correct about the other companies, though, because until fairly recently Suncor was the only serious player in oilsands development.