No, it won’t put oil out. The stuff I’ve read says it costs about 6-8 bucks a gallon to make, oil is cheaper.
I agree with you that we will not piut oil “out” with seawater fuel but the fuel will put such a dent in fossil fuel that the Russkies and the Saudis will be hit hard through reduced demand and lower fuel prices.
Now, I have only read one article about this so far and it said 3-6 bucks per gallon . But, there is a big BUT! That is “the Navy’s” estimated costs. Meaning, they have to have Naval Ship based CONVERSION plants which is a hugely more expensive proposition as toting the fuel all over the world is far different than sticking a straw in the ocean.
So, bottom line, we won’t know for many years WHAT the cost is going to be. Then, the liberals, enviros, politicians and lawyers will have to get their cut. So, we will see. In any event, you can bet that the Saudis and Russkies are looking over their shoulder with dismay at this announcement.
Their days are numbered in any event and they know it.