Texas oil mogul T. Boone Pickens has unleashed a public relations campaign promoting his plan to reduce U.S. oil consumption.
In short, Pickens proposes a large-scale increase in the production of wind power in the great plains. This would free up the natural gas, currently used to produce electricity, for transportation use. According to Pickens, this resource allocation shift could reduce America’s oil importation by 38% in a decade.
It’s notable that an oilman is explicitly acknowledging that more oil drilling will not be enough to stave off the developing energy crisis. Although self-interest may be at play with Pickens’ proposal, it rightly advocates a massive expansion in alternative energy generation. I hope the publicity for this plan will help more people see the need for immediate action.
Ive been trying to figure out why Ive never heard of this Boone Pickens fella. He is a Billionaire
Here is his website link. http://www.tboonpickens.com
There is a public Forum for discussions about Pickens plan :
http://www.pickensenergyplan.com
Cheers.
I, like T Boone Pickens, ideas about energy. I have a few of my own if anyone with a good mind would only listen. It could mean a true revelution. On top of that, people dont mention the laws of physics when it comes to our oilwells. If they did people would fear the idea of drilling new wells. What is full like a balloon, will collaps in on itself when the air is let out. Don’t you think an oilwell can do the same thing? And possibly create an explossion while doing it!
T Boone is right on top of it,he”s the best thing to come out of texas since barbaque,hay pickens can you hook me up with a job californias eaten it,great plan youve got my vote.