[Bloody Sam Roberts]

The petrochemical companies will impede any progress on this type of research/development.

But then, I'm just an uber-cynic. What will fascinate me is if/when this becomes reality...what will be the Watermelons excuse for protesting it?

[packagingguy]

If the technology looked promising why wouldn’t they invest in it instead of impeding it? If this works that’s great, but we still use petrochemicals for all types of non-energy uses.