To: Battle Axe
You're missing my questions -- I don't know whether we're talking past each other, or if you're avoiding them.
What is the energy content of the bioengineered oil (kcal/mol, BTU/gallon, whatever) and how does it compare to gasoline?
What are the upfront (sunk) costs of creating the facilities?
What is the capacity in barrels / day of each plant?
What is the infrastructure for extracting the oil?
Does it have to be further refined?
etc. etc.
"It is feasible" is the question of professors and dorm-room bull sessions, which requires an Ivy League degree in order for the person speaking to believe that that is necessary and sufficient.
How much does it cost to start? How much does it cost to keep going? How much does it cost to deliver? are all the *relevant* questions.
Cheers!
20 posted on
02/25/2012 7:10:08 AM PST by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: grey_whiskers
I don't have any numbers on costs or grades. I began some research and found that the closest thing to what was needed was a byproduct of brown algae.
I'm sure Mr. Google will be able to help you.
23 posted on
02/25/2012 7:17:07 AM PST by
Battle Axe
(Repent, for the coming of the Lord is nigh.)
To: grey_whiskers
Hey, you can see it on radar, and that should be good enough for you and your uppity questions.
It's all there, honest.......
47 posted on
02/26/2012 12:36:51 PM PST by
Lakeshark
(NbIttoalbl,cRwIdtaa)
To: grey_whiskers
You left out the key questions for the green light for Government funding under this administration:
How soon can it be made to go bankrupt?
How much 'funding' can be shovelled into the companies a week or two before they go belly up?
What is the kickback to grant dollar ratio?
How well can/will the media cover for the perpetrators, and how much will that cost?
48 posted on
02/26/2012 3:56:29 PM PST by
Smokin' Joe
(How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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