T. Boone Pickens on Alternative Fuel, Energy and Politics

[m8s4lif]

Boone is a national treasure. BUT, 2008 was the year that my Ducks defeated Oklahoma St.. Boone needs to switch over to being a Duck fan. Other than that he really has his head on straight.

[GaunletofDestruction]

Boone is a very bright man and as far as I am concerned, it is about time someone stands up against foreign oil and works to wean our country off of foreign oil!

[mikehanoo33]

Alcohol carries none of the heavy metals and sulfuric acid that gasoline and diesel exhausts do. And straight ethanols evaporative emissions are dramatically lower than gasolines, no more toxic than what youd find in the air of your local bar.

[notsolaxboy132]

With the right infrastructure and better technology, the wind turbines and solar panels will significantly lower our dependence on foreign oil by as much as 22% or more in the next 15 years! This is not a "green people" initiative. Its an American initiative. We cannot continue to export over 400 billion dollars a year to foreign countries that wish harm upon our nation. In 2008, we spent over 700 billion dollars on foreign oil. This is the largest transfer of wealth in human history!

[notsolaxboy132]

Okay okay 98mimi, lots of negativity coming from your responses. I am all for drilling in Alaska and I am certain that Mr. Pickens is as well. He is for EVERYTHING American and by no means is opposed to domestic oil. Foreign oil is the enemy. Furthermore, wind turbines and solar energy are the energy of the future. Natural gas and the maybe 2 million barrels of oil/day out of Alaska are bridge fuels. We have the best wind corridor in the world in the great planes region of our country.

[98mimi]

The stupid libel dribbles are trying to put us back in the dark ages -wind mills are just stupid -where are we supposed to get the land in places like New York and Chicago-This is just another dumb idea like corn for fuel -We could furnish almost all of the fuel we need if we drilled in Alaska and off shore -the Arab countries drill with out any spills so can we. This is just another lie the green people are putting out there.

[louielamson2000]

It's then, what is today?

July 19, 2009

[Noahgoy]

We must confront this problem now. We cannot be so dependent on other countries for our energy.

[ramama57]

I want to know why, when I am busting my behind on a bike at the gym it's not connected to something that would create power. Shouldn't the equipment be hooked up to a generator? Maybe they could heat the pool more!!!

[rodrigomonasterio]

Let me say... Boone's got the picture clear. I hope the next president of the United States implements Pickens Plan as a pillar in our Energy Policy. This is not only a matter of economy, but a matter o National Security.

I will contribute to this plan through a private enterprise. God Bless America!

[guyranting]

Natural gas may be the only fuel used in a combustion engine, but why didn't he mention power transfer methods, such as battery and hydrogen? If we had a strong grid powered by nuclear and clean coal (even with co2 capture) you could have enough energy to charge those batteries and extract that hydrogen, and the cost to run your car would be much less than oil, making it not only better for the environment, economically and national security wise.

[midnight9wanderer]

Natural gas is a far cheaper way to make electricity than coal. Coal is heavy, expensive to mine and haul, and makes a mess wherever its mined. Methane is the best combustion fuel for being clean. Nuclear is better for power but uranium is not as pletiful as methane. Oil is best for long distance transport but is getting too expensive to use for electricity.

[chairde]

If we follow his plan we would be energy self sufficient in 5 years. We could pay off the national debt within a few years. The dollar would be strong again. The candidates for President are clueless when it comes to solving the nation's problems.

[Jaeh1]

I don't see gas fired power plants just up and shutting down once these wind farms come online. T. Boone is going to be poised to make a KILLING. The wind farms will bring in cash with only a construction and upkeep overhead, no fuel bill. Then he owns the largest CNG company in the country. So, once it is pushed to start using CNG for transportation, he is set. As long as we cut our cash outflow to the ME, he deserves it. No other plans are on the table.

[milofonbil]

We can produce far more than just 20% of our electricity from wind when combined with natural gas. Since you can turn on and off gas turbines on demand, gas turbines don't need to be run as base load, but you use them as peak following. We can be like Spain and run 40%+ on wind.

We need to maximize wind and solar-thermal production of electricity. Expand the electrical grid. We need to convert cars to bi-fuel and offer CNG compressors for people to install in people's homes.

[bodieangels]

His car is NOT running on LNG... it is running on the Nat. Gas he uses at his house and he just plugs in at night. The conversions for a small regular car he says cost about $2K.....and I think BdHolloway is just not figuring in the deflation of the dollar.. as it goes down in value our prices go UP...as in what we are paying...

[milofonbil]

Yes, most cars are easily converted for CNG. Also, they make CNG compressors that connect to your natural gas pipeline that you can use to refill your car at home. Since the cars at a flick of a switch run on gasoline, gas stations will still be out there (if you need them)

Well this plan will cause the dollar to increase in value again. The other half of this problem, we need to start filling container ships heading back.

[mtoffle]

Where are these compressors? Looking on globalspec I can find only the big three stage units. Not sure what kind of pressure you'd need for a car, probably a couple thousand PSI though. I'm sure there are a few laws against doing CNG at home. Probably a bit of concern over blowing up things and the state would loose a lot of taxes if people were to do that.

[milofonbil]

Google for the Phill by FuelMaker Corporation. They are used to refill Civic GX natural gas vehicles at home. myphill com

[BdHollaway]

I totally agree with Mr. Pickens' plan and program, however, this is one of several videos viewed and his figures change on each clip. I mean the $700 billion/day, 85 million barrels available worldwide, 25% U. S. usage. Maybe I'm being nitpicky but it does take away from the presentation.

[milofonbil]

As the different YouTubes were filmed, the price of oil has been increasing

$130 per barrel * 85 million barrels per day * 25% us * 70% imported * 365 days per year = 706 Billion per year. As the price per barrel increases, so does the trade deficit.

Oil is now $150 per barrel.

[dapop1001]

What about water? There are people in the USA who have gotten 11 LPM hho from advanced electrolysis. It only takes 30 LPM to run a car. With a little help they could change the world today.

[mtoffle]

A couple of things. Methane is a greenhouse gas and conversion of cars is regulated by the EPA. If not done with a legal system the fines are $5000 a day. Only a few cars are capable of conversion now. It costs something like $200K to get a system approved. The compressor systems are also quite expensive so it's not likely that we will be teeing off of our furnace line yet.

[milofonbil]

Nonsense ... You can get a car converted to bi-fuel (gasoline and CNG) for under $2000.

[wwwessentialitynet]

This video should be mandatory viewing for all of America. Nothing was held back and the fact that our government is hindering our progress makes it crucial for american business to get into action and consumers to support them. It was exciting to listen to a person who thinks the way I have for years.

[mtoffle]

Providing you have a lot of service stations it makes sense. LNG can come from a lot of sources or even made from coal and/or hydrogen. Making it possible to store excess electrical capacity. So where are the conversion kits and the LNG stations?

[milofonbil]

We also need to expand the electrical grid and build lots of wind farms.

[Jerseydogs]

This is a "No Brainer". Here we have a guy who wants to make money on Wind Power AND reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Where are the environmentalist? I thought they wanted wind power? I rather spend my money on T Boone Pickens than the Arabs.

[milofonbil]

He's making good money on his wind investments in the Texas panhandle. I just don't think the power companies will give up their clean gas-fired power plants and switch to wind so that the freed-up gas can be sold to run cars. They have a lot of capital invested in their gas-fired plants.

[shitzulovey]

I say we get busy and execute his plan.

[selectcar]

boone makes it simple easy to understand - wish there was more on the 150k natural gas vehicles in use in the USA. Cost to convert a bus or taxi, how hard to refuel?

[lorax2013]

Pickens and Buffett should be running this country.

[milofonbil]

We just need an energy secretary that knows his stuff rather than just someone that won a popularity contest with the head cheerleader / commander and chief.