[js1138]

They'll block any real transition until they find a way to capture the profits from the new industry.

And why wouldn't they profit. Who else has the capital, the engineers, the distribution network? Why dis they start calling themselves energy companies some years back?

[powderhorn]

And why wouldn't they profit. Who else has the capital, the engineers, the distribution network?

I don't have a problem with big oil getting in on the action. I'm just speculating that they may try to throw a wrench into the works to prevent others from getting in first.