How much oil shale technology has developed will become much more apparent in the commercial applications. |
If something was drastically overlooked, it wouldn't have the widespread impact that things did back in the 1970s and 1980s when it didn't work out the first time. |
Part of the concept of the RD&D (research, development and demonstration) leases is not only to prove the technology but also the economic viability of the technology. |