Actually I think this is a promising source of energy. I’ve been following LS9’s progress on this for a couple of years now. They’ve recently purchased a facility in Florida to do their first test production.
A year ago, they had a target of 60$ a barrel cost equivalent, seems they’ve made some progress on that.
The Bacteria aren’t exactly e-coli. They’re genetically engineered and patented. The bacteria essentially are the inverse version of the “oil eating” bacteria that are used in oil clean up. Those bacteria consume oil, and excrete inert material - these do the opposite.
oh yeah, and the process is “carbon negative” - that is it absorbs carbon dioxide. The left hates this, and LS9 was denied any “stimulus” funds. It could make energy abundant, not require ANY new auto engines, and - decrease carbon dioxide.
Can’t have that.
What's their reason? Carbon negative is "green" and no large investment in fuel producing/autos' design needed. Those left look totally irrational.
Re #15: If this technology, or any other, presents competition to the Saudi Arab’s dominance over our government and economy, rest assured that some “complication” will be found to render it ILLEGAL.
They will wait until million$ or billion$ have been invested and it’s all ready to start producing before the cease and desist order will be served, and some Court will order the demolition of any newly built plants or refineries.
Confiscatory fines and penalties will probably see to it that no one dares to try it again any time soon.
The full power and might of the federal government will swiftly punish anyone foolish enough to try to exploit this or any other practical energy technology.
Count on it.
We will depend on Muslims and Communists for our energy needs, and if we get out of line and / or refuse to submit to Sharia, we can watch each other freeze or starve... eventually.