Could a giant LASER drill for oil ?

Question

http://www.ne.anl.gov/facilities/lal/laser_drilling.html

Answer 1

Lasers can make holes but digging for oil requires safety considerations as well. What would happen when the super hot laser hit oil? And how will your laser drill be adapted to control oil flow if the first problem could (improbably) be overcome.

Answer 2

wouldn't it be a bit dangerous when you got to the oil lol.