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Oil Is Still the Key to U.S. Economic Future

FITZMAN--

if you have not yet seen, check out today's[8/04/09] jack lifton SA article, NISSAN/LEAF/GHOSN//BAT... OF AUTOS. interesting in "many" ways.

Oil Is Still the Key to U.S. Economic Future

FITZMAN--

i missed your missals[missiles?] of late.

three comments:

take a look at two NG potentials--CHNG[NASDAQ], a chinese combination of CLNE and installation of [ FSYS/WPRT] type product on autos, done their way. coal bed methane EP in Indonesia, CBMASIA[TCF on TSX; CBMDF.PK OTC].

interesting article on net employment[green does not make more jobs]in the renewables world. Economedes, et al authors. energytribune.com

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING[your references and question in this article]-- most of the better students have return to opportunities in their home countries. primarily in Asia.

Best Investments for Rising Oil

why does it matter? authors or SA investors have insufficient leverage to distort this oil market up or down.


On Jun 06 09:09 AM fortypercent wrote:

> i missed the authors disclosure.
> what does the author hold?

Making Natural Gas Transportation a Reality

FITZMAN--
nicely done for all.

anyone looking for NG entry in Asia of the types covered here could look into:

CHNG, OTC.OB
SNEN, NASDAQ
WPRT has already partnered up in China i believe.

World Oil Snapshot: Big Picture and Investable Advice

could the FREIGHTLINERS on I80 utilize LNG vs CNG?

Is There Enough Natural Gas?

FITZMAN--

in the end, our civilization knows very little about what commodity limitations we face. e.g., energy[oil,uranium,coa... all have economic interdependencies on many other commodities, the existence of and costs to obtain are not known into the future. all we can be certain of is that the cost of a useable unit must be equal to or less than the cost of its benefit of use[ eg, a bbl oil must have a positive EROEI [ bringing into play the existence of and acceptable cost of many other interdependent commodities]. this subject regards our long term capacity to provision ourselves, given the future exponential growth in world population, is a compete unknown; has had little study in our history[beyond the exercise by CLUB OF ROME in the early 1970s].

a very basic introduction to this potential dilemma for world nations and their survival is contained in recent book by stephen leeb, "GAME OVER", 2009 publication. it merits reading for those receptive to the concept of resource limits in our world. it may answer recent geo political/geo economic actions by china and others.

this comment by me is not to counter or discredit your work/conclusion; but to use as springboard for further thought on the energy/commodity interdependency topic. it merits broader thought/understanding.

the recent action by California--re, air quality vs CO2 should add more arrows to the NG advocacy. continued success on your efforts.

Peak Oil: China vs. USA

who in blazes cares a rat's patoot about those ratings? if that's your priority, it's no wonder the nation is becoming braindead. get a life! several!!


On Apr 10 04:47 PM longoil wrote:

> User 357469
>
> I have been knocked out from the top 20 several times in the last
> several weeks in a matter of minutes with over 20 negative feedbacks
> in one barage as has happened to Fireball. I am surprised a "cyber
> Columbo" like yourself hasn't noticed that as well.
>
> Personally, I don't care what you think. If my feedback drops to
> negative 1000, I will continue to post freely my views and opinions
> as I have in the past regardlessly of what you or other cyber bullies
> have to say. Some people agree with my views, some don't.
>
> By the way since you pride yourself as cyber sleuth, I noticed you
> also wrongly accused Pacman1947 as well. Several weeks ago, when
> I noticed my feedback dropped suspicously by 20 point in a 15 minute
> period, I noticed the same thing happened to him.
>
>

Peak Oil: China vs. USA

FITZMAN--

i didn't know when i entered previous remarks, but interesting article in this day's SA under ENERGY[MONEY MORNING sourced] concerning renewal of nuclear in USA and rest of world.

Peak Oil: China vs. USA

FITZMAN--

the picture you portray for china vs USA is not limited to fossil fuels. it is generally true for MOST commodities[needed desperately for a growing/develping set of emerging countries]. i invest a large portion of portfolio in the topic, so my current sensitivity is keen. a good example is in the uranium area. china, india, japan and many newbies[with french assist] are establishing long term investments/commitments for fuel and reactor component parts. all loooong lead time items. meanwhile the USA is doing what[?] on nuclear. nothing firmly committed; best can do for added reactors at current nuclear sites--2018/2019.

but we're knocking the socks off wind and solar. which means we're about keeping up with rest of world in the 2-3 % impact range.
oh, and forget not dirty coal! the USA wants to stop all effort. china turns on several new ones each month. where are USA coal companies focusing growth? asia and EU.

the entire situation with china reminds me of the small child playing with rag doll. lot's of attention/use until fully grown. then rag doll gets tossed in corner. other more adult tasks to manage by grown up child. who is which? could we be raggedy ann or andy? a needed friend whose bill you pay until you grow up and find the old friend no longer fits your needs or lifestyle.

H.R. 1835: Legislation for Natural Gas Transportation

FITZMAN--

don't forget rahm emmanuel who sponsored similar legislation with dan boren in 2008.
also the interested ladies from california[pelosi, boxer]. and henry waxman[this action helps waxman/obama in their case for cap and trade].
one more stock entry--

WPRT-- supplier of NG ignition systems, worldwide[16 wheels to autos to utility fork lift trucks]


On Apr 05 11:34 AM Michael Fitzsimmons wrote:

> bobby: i believe this legislation to be so important to the future
> of the county tat i can not sit by and not do everything in my power
> to make sure it passes. i surely hope everyone is not so cynical
> as you and doesnt take the time to contact their representatives
> by phone, letter, and email to make them know they won't get their
> vote unless they support HR 1835.

H.R. 1835: Legislation for Natural Gas Transportation

FITZMAN--

KEEP UP THE FOCUS; THE SUBJECT WILL GET THE MOMENTUM NEEDED.

interesting item on subject, 4/02/09 blog entry by robert rapier-- his I R SQUARED website. he references recent book by Downey. i recommend recent book by stephen leeb also. his focus on interdependencies of ALL commodities and potential impact on survival/lifestyle.

Stick with Gold and the Oil Stocks

FITZMAN--
HR1835 if not aware, see latest news release from CLNE

cleanenergyfuel.com

Stick with Gold and the Oil Stocks

FITZMAN--

no comment on HR1835, Dan Boren et al bipartisan introduction??

Book Review: Robert Hefner's 'The Grand Energy Transition'

H2 from gasification, electrolysis, extraction from gasoline,etc. many sources/processes. how clean[carbon free] do you wish to achieve?


On Mar 12 03:56 PM jimmy46 wrote:

> Hydrogen, the holy grail of energy, is the simplest and cleanest
> of all fuels.""""""""
>
> WHAT TRIPE!!!
>
> SO HOW DO WE GET HYDROGEN?
> DOES IT GROW ON TREES?
> CAN WE DRILL FOR IT?
>
> OR DO WE HAVE TO BURN SOMETHING TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY
> TO PRODUCE.....

Book Review: Robert Hefner's 'The Grand Energy Transition'

fitz--[comment to jamup]--
most heavy duty, long range,or high torque reqts will require LNG. REFERENCE CLNE[two current high capacity LNG plants[TEX/CALIF]. Westport and Westport Cummins web sites. also ngvammerica. taxi, auto fleets, trash/utility, buses focus on CNG. the toughies use LNG. many large facility stations supplying both CNG, LNG will use LNG feeders.


On Mar 11 10:32 PM Michael Fitzsimmons wrote:

> Jimbo: sorry to hear about your Seven Seas investment. i guess i
> should investigate the matter as i must plead ignorance. i agree
> with the rest of your comment only to add why stop at buses and fleets?
> natural gas goes to 63 million homes..why not refuel why we sleep?
> we could reduce oil imports by 6-7 million barrels within 5 years
> if we put our minds (and our industry) to it, and create lots of
> good jobs at the same time.
>
> jljamup: in this time of US economic, environmental, and energy crisis
> your comment is, well, simply not helpful. if you care to debate
> the logic contained in the book, then i'm happy to oblige. if you'd
> like to present your own solution, i am all ears. otherwise, i just
> assume that you are happy with the status quo and therefore a waste
> of time.
>
> tedfoo: you said "LNG" (liquified natural gas), did you mean CNG?
> i don't mean to nitpick, but natural gas produced in the US doesn't
> need to be liquified, just put it in the pipelines, and use compressors
> to fuel the CNG tanks in the cars, buses, trucks, etc. etc. no need
> for costly liquification. wrt particulates, you are onto something.
> everyone focuses on CO2 emissions from coal, but anyone who has visited
> kingston, TN lately can see the results of over 50 years of coal
> burning. as you are aware, natural gas is clean CH4, no particulates!
> i share your concern with obama wrt natural gas....i don't think
> he GET's it. time will tell.