If it's really true that with other forms of energy, how much ever dense or otherwise, we'd be able to produce all the hydrocarbons/petroleum products (like wax, plastics etc.) then it's good news to me. Atleast, this will help scientists focus only on one problem for the time-being, viz. hunting for a form to store energy at the highest density possible, safely.
Yes, I do understand peak oil. My concern stems from the fact that if we're producing less oil each successive day, we shouldn't have to make the tough choice between sending oil to refine for gas, or to send it to make plastics, naphtha and wax. That is the dynamic I'm worried about.
Yes, I do understand peak oil. My concern stems from the fact that if we're producing less oil each successive day, we shouldn't have to make the tough choice between sending oil to refine for gas, or to send it to make plastics, naphtha and wax. That is the dynamic I'm worried about.