Why can't we drill into the upper part of our earths crust in the oil sands area to release the oil with steam

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2006-09-22 03:32:39 · 4 answers · asked by greengards 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

you can. It just costs a heck of a lot more than drilling directly into oil.

2006-09-22 03:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Morey000 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Economics

2006-09-22 11:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dr M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Too darn deep and expensive. But nice idea! But I'm feeling crusty today.

2006-09-22 10:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by Big Momma Carnivore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

cause nobody with enough money is smart enough to think of that

2006-09-22 10:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by mohawk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋