CNG vs LNG

Another fact is the US hit peak natural gas in 2004 and we now import a lot from Canada. As was noted in earlier post LNG is much more costly because of the energy to cool it and keep it cool. Either way it's still a fossil fuel, which is limited.

 An interesting item is that Canada is running low on NG but is forced to sell it to the US via NAFATA regulations. They are preparing for thier peak by building 3 large LNG termials to take in sea going tankers with LNG at high cost. It will be imported at greater cost for their use. We in the US will see prices continue to climb very fast.

 The Pickens plan wants to use NG in cars. This will put limited NG into Internal Combustion Engines that waste 84% of that energy because they have so much heat and friction. This doesn't see very smart when you could use the NG in combines cycle power plants at 60% or greater efficiency to make electric power.

 You could also use NG in hybrids at double the ICE efficiency. Honda makes hybrids and CNG cars but not together. When I asked they said it was too expensive. 

  Using NG produces 1/2 the air pollution wich is better than Oil derived gasoline. It can be a step to help us but I would like to see it used in the best most efficient way and not wasted. 

  We need lots of solutions and technology and reduced travel by vehicles. The recession is helping reduce our use and demand for energy. Renewable energy will create jobs and reduce pollution and it's cost. Now is the best time to keep going green. It saves in the short and long range life cycles. 

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