[HardStarboard]

>>>So does this have any bearing on the debate about whether oil comes from dead plants and animals?<<<

Of course not. Earth Hydrocarbons come from dead dinosaurs and trees. On the other hand, Space Hydrocarbons come from the action of intense heat and pressure on methane, hydrogen and carbon bearing minerals in the deep interior core of the outer planets forcing the resulting liquid toward the surface.

No, it is impossible for this reaction to be sustained in the Earth...otherwise reservoirs would be refilling?........they are? Your kidding aren't you?

[crghill]

I find your post...enlightening!