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I’m from Texas, so when T. Boone Pickens begins talking about our need to find alternative energy, I listen. T. Boone Pickens is a name synonomous with oil. He was one of the first independent oilmen to build his oil empire on aquisitions rather than complete dependence on exploration.
According to Wikipedia….
Pickens has begun speaking out on the issue of peak oil, claiming that world oil production is about to enter a period of irrevocable decline. He has called for the construction of more nuclear power plants, the use of natural gas to power the country’s transportation systems, and the promotion of alternative energy. Pickens’ involvement with the natural gas fueling campaign is long-running. He formed Pickens Fuel Corp. in 1997 and began touting natural gas as the best vehicular fuel alternative because it’s a domestic resource that, among many advantages, is clean (Natural Gas Vehicles or NGVs emit up to 30% less pollution than gasoline or diesel vehicles) and reduces foreign oil consumption. Reincorporated as Clean Energy in 2001, the company now owns and operates natural gas fueling stations from British Columbia to the Mexican border.
Now, this push toward alternative energy and reduced dependence on foreign oil may boost his bottom line, but I think that his powerful message will be heard around the world.
Commercials, banners, and more information can be found at PickensPlan.
There are also several videos located at YouTube as well.
July 16th, 2008 - 2:54 pm
I’m still not sure what to make of his plan but I’m glad he’s drawn so much attention to the concepts at least.
July 17th, 2008 - 10:47 am
YeeHaw I got a friend in my theory of Independent oil! My son and Hubby have studied the oil situation for a while, they say that it only takes 50 days to dig for all. They would know, they did the research. I do believe T Bone has a stake in this but I would rather a Texan get wealthy than a Arabian!
July 18th, 2008 - 2:57 pm
I don’t agree with his natural gas emphasis at all, sadly, because it is “cleaner”, but I believe NG will be peaking soon as well. But I’m glad he is promoting WIND!
July 18th, 2008 - 3:08 pm
Welcome Kathy…thanks for dropping in. I agree, surely someone will get rich off of our energy needs…in my opinion, it is better for a homegrown boy to make the big $$$, rather than someone overseas.
Frau…that is the part of his plan with which I have difficulty. In my mind, wind/solar is where we need to focus. Living in an area that is prime for wind farms, I hear all of the pros and cons of it. I am not knowledgeable enough to know whom is correct. Conservationists worry about losing prairie/natural grasslands and wildlife displacement, but those who are inline to have the windfarms built on their ground are anxious for the project to commence.
Personally, I do not know what we would do if a wind farm proposal was made for our particular farm. My first guess at MY answer would be..yep, yep….let’s do it…but I-I-I am not runnin’ nothin’ ’round here…lol.
July 22nd, 2008 - 7:23 pm
I’m really worried about the natural gas thing too. Our natural gas heating costs are already going up 30-50% this winter in Minnesota; how is that not going to be even worse as demand goes up?
Still, you’re right that at least this guy is talking about peak oil.
Lisa in MN