[dyed_in_the_wool]

usually takes more energy (hot water) to heat the stuff up and get it moving than is economically justified. It’s the same as trying to get the bacon grease down the trap. Hot water makes the job easy. Otherwise, pretty much impossible. Cold water (which is the case ambiently in N Dakota) = locked to whatever it’s sticking to. Please play again. The ME is wonderful for oil because it’s hotter than hell :).

You better tell that to the Canadians who have been pumping it in Alberta (due north) all these years.

*rolls eyes*

[kinghorse]

And ask them what happens when the natural gas runs out.