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To: saganite

The most optimistic estimates for the Bakken are over 400 BILLION barrels.


64 posted on 12/09/2007 7:05:29 PM PST by stboz
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To: stboz

Actually, the most optimistic estimates by a geoligist named Price put it at 500 billion barrels with 50% of that being recoverable. Others are more conservative in their estimates. A USGS survey is due next year which could help clarify it.


67 posted on 12/09/2007 7:21:40 PM PST by saganite
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