[muleskinner]

"A commercial decision would be middle of the next decade and possibly later depending on the sequence and outcome of research activities."

This from the website - we can't wait 7 years.

They got 1,700 barrels out of a 60' X 30'test area. What are they waiting for? Other than Shell is a Dutch company.

[thackney]

What are they waiting for?

The government to release more land for oil shale production. To date, they have only allowed small pilot plants. The EIS has been repeated delayed for more review.