VampyGal -
I'm "aware" of the Vapor Pulse technology, but there's not a lot of information or even industry "buzz" out there about it. What I've read and heard, however, points to some limitations.
The first issue is ease of use relative to PetroLuxus. Any experienced driller can learn to use PetroLuxus in a few hours. Second, there is very little fron end investment for the driller compared to the PetroLuxus treatment.
Third is cost per well/cost per barrel cost still is much higher with the Vapor Pulse. Has Shell worked out its pricing problem?
Fourth, even if Vapor Pulse works in the "wells" it lacks the broader applicability for oil cleanup such as in the holds of oil tankers or for environmental restoration.
I know you are a good and loyal Shell employee, so you are going to advocate for your employer (and will bank on their continued success). That being said, the PetroLuxus genie is coming out of the bottle first (Vapor Pulse isn't that clost to deployment and distribution). Early market penetration is going to count and unless Vapor Pulse can match up on features and cost with PetroLuxus it will have a huge uphill battle to fight.
Jack
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