MCW - you should know
In one of the latest PR releases I found a description of what kind of technology MCW is developing for oil sands extraction: MCW has developed an environmentally-friendly, continuous flow, closed-loop extraction technology on which a patent application is pending in both the United States and Canada. While this technology has not been previously proven in the United States or Canada, MCW anticipates that it will extract all types of hydrocarbons from oil sands materials (oil-wet or water-wet). This extraction technology is anticipated not to use any water during the extraction process. It is also not anticipated to produce greenhouse gases, nor does it require high temperatures or pressures, and is anticipated to extract a significant amount of hydrocarbon content. It is also anticipated to recycle a significant amount of benign solvents within the closed-loop system. Once the development is done, MCW plans to license it to other companies in the oil business. If you ask me, this will bring many benefits to MCW, and a lot of money!