To: Teflonic
"It is implied as land refineries would be much more economical. Not to mention the increased risk to the tankers carrying refined gas rather than crude." Not oil. Natural gas. Although there are likely to be some "heavies" (C2, C3, C4, and sometimes even out to C8, but rarely higher).
Not very economical in the USA, given the recent gigantic finds of shale gas.
To: Wonder Warthog
Not very economical in the USA, given the recent gigantic finds of shale gas. I've read in various places that the economics of shale petroleum extraction are prohibitive. On the other hand, I've read that "fracking" is economically feasible, but that it leaves an unstable geology behind. Any thoughts on these issues?
7 posted on
05/20/2011 3:55:54 PM PDT by
Talisker
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To: Wonder Warthog
It may not be very economical period, if shale extraction technology continues to improve.
28 posted on
05/20/2011 7:07:39 PM PDT by
MSF BU
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