Oil/Gas Question

[Samson]

The future looks very good for an algea or bacterial produced replacement for diesel oil. Many modern diesels now exceeding the hybrids on mileage, and are cheaper to produce.

The future of the electrics depends entirely on the manufacture of a reasonably priced high capacity battery.

Algae biodiesel has the potential to replace all crude oil world-wide. If algae farms can achieve their potential, then this could be completed 100 million acres in contrast it would take exponentially much more land to achieve the exact same effect with conventional biofuel crops

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Only 100 million acres?

That's a third of the 309,607,601 harvested acres in the USA (2007)

United States Fact Sheet: US agriculture income population food education employment unemployment federal funds farms top commodities exports counties financial indicators poverty farm income Rural Nonmetro Urban Metropolitan America USDA organic Cen

Where will these 100, million acres be?

 

[Old Rocks]

Seems to me that the US has something like 6% of the earths land area. Since we are talking about the whole worlds oil production, much of the land would be in other nations. Another point, we presently waste municiple sewage worldwide. That would be a very good nutrient source for this kind of farming.

Also, by mandating much better mileage in the vehicles, not as much would be needed. No, this is not the whole answer, but it could be part of it, along with recharable hybrids. Preferably powered by residential roof mounted solar.

 

[Samson]

Seems to me that the US has something like 6% of the earths land area. Since we are talking about the whole worlds oil production, much of the land would be in other nations. Another point, we presently waste municiple sewage worldwide. That would be a very good nutrient source for this kind of farming.

Also, by mandating much better mileage in the vehicles, not as much would be needed. No, this is not the whole answer, but it could be part of it, along with recharable hybrids. Preferably powered by residential roof mounted solar.

So I guess the answer is: You don't have the foggiest idea where 100 million acres would be.

Thanks for confirming yet another hair-brained idea.

 

[edthecynic]

The future looks very good for an algea or bacterial produced replacement for diesel oil. Many modern diesels now exceeding the hybrids on mileage, and are cheaper to produce.

The future of the electrics depends entirely on the manufacture of a reasonably priced high capacity battery.

Algae biodiesel has the potential to replace all crude oil world-wide. If algae farms can achieve their potential, then this could be completed 100 million acres in contrast it would take exponentially much more land to achieve the exact same effect with conventional biofuel crops

How To Transform Algae Biomass Into Useful BioDiesel Fuel? | Remade.info

Only 100 million acres?

That's a third of the 309,607,601 harvested acres in the USA (2007)

United States Fact Sheet: US agriculture income population food education employment unemployment federal funds farms top commodities exports counties financial indicators poverty farm income Rural Nonmetro Urban Metropolitan America USDA organic Cen

Where will these 100, million acres be?

Seems to me that the US has something like 6% of the earths land area. Since we are talking about the whole worlds oil production, much of the land would be in other nations. Another point, we presently waste municiple sewage worldwide. That would be a very good nutrient source for this kind of farming.

Also, by mandating much better mileage in the vehicles, not as much would be needed. No, this is not the whole answer, but it could be part of it, along with recharable hybrids. Preferably powered by residential roof mounted solar.

So I guess the answer is: You don't have the foggiest idea where 100 million acres would be.

Thanks for confirming yet another hair-brained idea.

Thanks for confirming that you have no explanation why all the world's crude oil has to be produced in the USA.

BTW Algae can also be used to create biofuel.

Oilgae Report - Algae Fuel Report, Algae Oil, Energy - Market, Data, Business
Why are algae so exciting from a renewable energy standpoint? For a number of reasons

• The yields of oil and fuels from algae are much higher (10-100 times) than competing energy crops
• Algae can grow practically anywhere, thus ensuring that there is no competition with food crops.
• Algae are excellent bioremediation agents - they have the potential to absorb massive amounts of CO2 and can play an important role in sewage and wastewater treatment.
• Algae are the only feedstock that have the potential to completely replace world's consumption of transportation fuels.
• Algae are already being used in a wide variety of industries and applications, and many newer applications are being discovered. Such a wide range of end-uses enable companies to produce both fuels and non-fuel products from the same algae feedstock

 

[Samson]

The future looks very good for an algea or bacterial produced replacement for diesel oil. Many modern diesels now exceeding the hybrids on mileage, and are cheaper to produce.

The future of the electrics depends entirely on the manufacture of a reasonably priced high capacity battery.

How To Transform Algae Biomass Into Useful BioDiesel Fuel? | Remade.info

Only 100 million acres?

That's a third of the 309,607,601 harvested acres in the USA (2007)

United States Fact Sheet: US agriculture income population food education employment unemployment federal funds farms top commodities exports counties financial indicators poverty farm income Rural Nonmetro Urban Metropolitan America USDA organic Cen

Where will these 100, million acres be?

Seems to me that the US has something like 6% of the earths land area. Since we are talking about the whole worlds oil production, much of the land would be in other nations. Another point, we presently waste municiple sewage worldwide. That would be a very good nutrient source for this kind of farming.

Also, by mandating much better mileage in the vehicles, not as much would be needed. No, this is not the whole answer, but it could be part of it, along with recharable hybrids. Preferably powered by residential roof mounted solar.

So I guess the answer is: You don't have the foggiest idea where 100 million acres would be.

Thanks for confirming yet another hair-brained idea.

Thanks for confirming that you have no explanation why all the world's crude oil has to be produced in the USA.

Gee another vague answer to a simple question.

Yep, sure sounds like a great imaginary idea.

Let's try a third time, just for grins, shall we?

WHERE WILL THE 100 million ACRES BE?

 

[Flopper]

When we first started using oil as a fuel, production was a pretty simple process, you scooped it up in bucket. That didn't last very long before we were drilling wells and pumping it out.

Did you know the average oil well has a life of 10 to 25 years, 10 to 15 for offshore well? As a rule of thumb, 75% of the oil is produced in the first three years. From then on production falls until operating costs out weight the profits. Then new wells have to be drilled and finally more oil has to be discovered. As we look harder to find oil and drill deeper and deeper the cost of development and production rises. OPEC who controls 40% of the oil help insure a continued rise in price.

With a huge and increasing demand from developing nations, increasing production and development costs, tighter environmental laws worldwide, and higher taxes on petroleum, gasoline is going nowhere but up. $10/gal and higher is on it's way. If the current rates of increase in gasoline prices over the last 10 years continue we will see that price within 10 years. This is going to make alternative energy a cheap alternative, and is certainly going to drive the development for even cheaper alternatives and more efficient vehicles.

 

[edthecynic]

How To Transform Algae Biomass Into Useful BioDiesel Fuel? | Remade.info

Only 100 million acres?

That's a third of the 309,607,601 harvested acres in the USA (2007)

United States Fact Sheet: US agriculture income population food education employment unemployment federal funds farms top commodities exports counties financial indicators poverty farm income Rural Nonmetro Urban Metropolitan America USDA organic Cen

Where will these 100, million acres be?

So I guess the answer is: You don't have the foggiest idea where 100 million acres would be.

Thanks for confirming yet another hair-brained idea.

Thanks for confirming that you have no explanation why all the world's crude oil has to be produced in the USA.

Gee another vague answer to a simple question.

Yep, sure sounds like a great imaginary idea.

Let's try a third time, just for grins, shall we?

WHERE WILL THE 100 million ACRES BE?

Up your fat ass!

 

[KissMy]

- Where do we get 100 million acres worth of plastic bags to grow algae in?
- It takes crude oil to make those bags.
- How do you get the slimy clingy algae out of the bag & can the bag be re-used after that?
- How long until you have to replace those bags?
- How much fresh water will this take?
- What do you do with the algae waste after you squeeze the oil out?
- How do you get algae feed into those bags?
- How much energy does all of this consume per amount of energy returned?

 

[Samson]

Thanks for confirming that you have no explanation why all the world's crude oil has to be produced in the USA.

Gee another vague answer to a simple question.

Yep, sure sounds like a great imaginary idea.

Let's try a third time, just for grins, shall we?

WHERE WILL THE 100 million ACRES BE?

Up your fat ass!

Third Childish Answer.

Wanna go for Four?

Obviously, the imagination of the BioDiesel Alge Croud is pretty limited, so don't hurt yourself.

 

[Flopper]

We have alternative fuels to power vehicles. The cost and applicability of them are why they are not being used to their full extent. But it is not powering our vehicles that we must worry about. Oil is used to make all of the following:
Solvents
Diesel fuel
Motor Oil
Bearing Grease
Ink
Floor Wax
Ballpoint Pens
Football Cleats
Upholstery
Sweaters
Boats
Insecticides
Bicycle Tires
Sports Car Bodies
Nail Polish
Fishing lures
Dresses
Tires
Golf Bags
Perfumes
Cassettes
Dishwasher parts
Tool Boxes
Shoe Polish
Motorcycle Helmet
Caulking
Petroleum Jelly
Transparent Tape
CD Player
Faucet Washers
Antiseptics
Clothesline
Curtains
Food Preservatives
Basketballs
Soap
Vitamin Capsules
Antihistamines
Purses
Shoes
Dashboards
Cortisone
Deodorant
Footballs
Putty
Dyes
Panty Hose
Refrigerant
Percolators
Life Jackets
Rubbing Alcohol
Linings
Skis
TV Cabinets
Shag Rugs
Electrician's Tape
Tool Racks
Car Battery Cases
Epoxy
Paint
Mops
Slacks
Insect Repellent
Oil Filters
Umbrellas
Yarn
Fertilizers
Hair Coloring
Roofing
Toilet Seats
Fishing Rods
Lipstick
Denture Adhesive
Linoleum
Ice Cube Trays
Synthetic Rubber
Speakers
Plastic Wood
Electric Blankets
Glycerin
Tennis Rackets
Rubber Cement
Fishing Boots
Dice
Nylon Rope
Candles
Trash Bags
House Paint
Water Pipes
Hand Lotion
Roller Skates
Surf Boards
Shampoo
Wheels
Paint Rolers
Shower Curtains
Guitar Strings
Luggage
Aspirin
Safety Glasses
Antifreeze
Football Helmets
Awnings
Eyeglasses
Clothes
Toothbrushes
Ice Chests
Footballs
Combs
CD's & DVD's
Paint Brushes
Detergents
Vaporizers
Balloons
Sun Glasses
Tents
Heart Valves
Crayons
Parachutes
Telephones
Enamel
Pillows
Dishes
Cameras
Anesthetics
Artificial Turf
Artificial limbs
Bandages
Dentures
Model Cars
Folding Doors
Hair Curlers
Cold cream
Movie film
Soft Contact lenses
Drinking Cups
Fan Belts
Car Enamel
Shaving Cream
Ammonia
Refrigerators
Golf Balls
Toothpaste
Gasoline

And that's only 144 of the over 6000 items that are created form oil.

For most of the products you listed, oil is needed for the manufacture of the plastic components. Plastics can be made from a variety of organic material from wood to potatoes. One of the primary reasons we use so much plastic instead of metal is cost. As oil prices continues to rise, we may see more manufactures using metal components. But make no mistake, the driving force behind oil production is fuel, not byproducts.