Comments on: Craig Venter: Genomics vs. Oil Economics http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/ Helping the Earth with Technology Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:18:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Algae’s Big Break: Exxon, Craig Venter Launch $600M+ Algae Fuel Effort http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-34708 Algae’s Big Break: Exxon, Craig Venter Launch $600M+ Algae Fuel Effort Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:51:16 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-34708 <p>[...] said if oil companies didn’t want to invest in his biofuels technology, then no problem: he would happily develop a solution without them. Looks like that won’t be necessary — ExxonMobil has just announced that [...]</p> [...] said if oil companies didn’t want to invest in his biofuels technology, then no problem: he would happily develop a solution without them. Looks like that won’t be necessary — ExxonMobil has just announced that [...]

]]> By: The Things I Think About… Manufacturing 2.0: The Economy And You | Randall A. Gordon http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-24362 The Things I Think About… Manufacturing 2.0: The Economy And You | Randall A. Gordon Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:02:16 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-24362 <p>[...] the near term, if the promise of synthetic organisms which turn carbon dioxide into octane and coal into methane comes to pass, we may have solved most of our energy problems. This one move forward will [...]</p> [...] the near term, if the promise of synthetic organisms which turn carbon dioxide into octane and coal into methane comes to pass, we may have solved most of our energy problems. This one move forward will [...]

]]> By: AlwaysOn Green ‘08 Winners, Synthetic Genomics Best Overall « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-16729 AlwaysOn Green ‘08 Winners, Synthetic Genomics Best Overall « Earth2Tech Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:24:04 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-16729 <p>[...] Winner. The startup aims to make biofuels by design through synthetically created organisms. Venter says his startup will produce octane from carbon dioxide — so-called “fourth generation [...]</p> [...] Winner. The startup aims to make biofuels by design through synthetically created organisms. Venter says his startup will produce octane from carbon dioxide — so-called “fourth generation [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-14441 Jeff Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:37:23 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-14441 <p>@Uncle B</p> <p>Using the traditional American crops for bio-diesel production is not possible, still positive carbon output.</p> <p>However I agree on the rail front, I never understood why there isn't MORE light rail for medium distance travels. And if there was a car that you can use for local use on site, preferably electric that would avoid most "convenience" problems people like to jabber about.</p> @Uncle B

Using the traditional American crops for bio-diesel production is not possible, still positive carbon output.

However I agree on the rail front, I never understood why there isn’t MORE light rail for medium distance travels. And if there was a car that you can use for local use on site, preferably electric that would avoid most “convenience” problems people like to jabber about.

]]> By: Uncle B http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-13093 Uncle B Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:58:28 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-13093 <p>Diesel engines are more efficient by design than spark ignition engines - look it up on the net - McBush still thinks the net is something you fish with, don't be like that. To develop corn into ethanol is to prolong the spark ignition engine and low efficiency - make bio-diesel and get the biggest bang for your buck - it's simple physics - Then go steel wheel to steel rail wherever possible - lowers friction and fuel consumption enormously. Now, make work weeks that accommodate humanity and the transport problem instead of relying on ideas and conventions from the ancient past and religious ritual. Allow hemp production, it gives bio-diesel and pulp fiber for paper in annual crops - fuel and material for lighter cars? We will never know as long as we hang on to 1930s laws and technologies - God help America get out of the 1930s and into the 21st Century before the Chinese and India eat us alive!</p> Diesel engines are more efficient by design than spark ignition engines – look it up on the net – McBush still thinks the net is something you fish with, don’t be like that. To develop corn into ethanol is to prolong the spark ignition engine and low efficiency – make bio-diesel and get the biggest bang for your buck – it’s simple physics – Then go steel wheel to steel rail wherever possible – lowers friction and fuel consumption enormously. Now, make work weeks that accommodate humanity and the transport problem instead of relying on ideas and conventions from the ancient past and religious ritual. Allow hemp production, it gives bio-diesel and pulp fiber for paper in annual crops – fuel and material for lighter cars? We will never know as long as we hang on to 1930s laws and technologies – God help America get out of the 1930s and into the 21st Century before the Chinese and India eat us alive!

]]> By: venters http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-12146 venters Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:48:03 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-12146 <p>[...] biofuel&quot that uses CO2 as a feedstock. ???Corn-to-ethanol just is not going to get us therehttp://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/CD Baby: LEE VENTERS: Vermillion SandsDrummer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer [...]</p> [...] biofuel&quot that uses CO2 as a feedstock. ???Corn-to-ethanol just is not going to get us therehttp://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/CD Baby: LEE VENTERS: Vermillion SandsDrummer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer [...]

]]> By: Garbage Will Lead the Biofuel Revolution « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-11656 Garbage Will Lead the Biofuel Revolution « Earth2Tech Wed, 21 May 2008 20:22:29 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-11656 <p>[...] of this progression is Craig Venter’s much-vaunted “fourth-generation biofuels.” Venter has said that by next year, his startup, Synthetic Genomics, will be producing octane from the ultimate [...]</p> [...] of this progression is Craig Venter’s much-vaunted “fourth-generation biofuels.” Venter has said that by next year, his startup, Synthetic Genomics, will be producing octane from the ultimate [...]

]]> By: The Other DNA Day — andrew plemmons pratt http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-10804 The Other DNA Day — andrew plemmons pratt Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:34:30 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-10804 <p>[...] Because what does Venter plan to do with those engineered microbes? Make biofuels. [...]</p> [...] Because what does Venter plan to do with those engineered microbes? Make biofuels. [...]

]]> By: Venter’s Synthetic Genomics Is Gearing Up « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-10726 Venter’s Synthetic Genomics Is Gearing Up « Earth2Tech Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:31:02 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-10726 <p>[...] us. Venter has said that the startup can deliver a biofuel that turns carbon dioxide into octane in as little as 18 months, and McBride tells us that the company is now raising money in anticipation of getting a biofuel [...]</p> [...] us. Venter has said that the startup can deliver a biofuel that turns carbon dioxide into octane in as little as 18 months, and McBride tells us that the company is now raising money in anticipation of getting a biofuel [...]

]]> By: Web http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-9577 Web Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:20:13 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-9577 <p>Green energy is definitely the best solution in most cases. Technology like solar energy, wind power, fuel cells, zaps electric vehicles, EV hybrids, etc have come so far recently. Green energy even costs way less than oil and gas in many cases.</p> Green energy is definitely the best solution in most cases. Technology like solar energy, wind power, fuel cells, zaps electric vehicles, EV hybrids, etc have come so far recently. Green energy even costs way less than oil and gas in many cases.

]]> By: Невероятно, но факт: 4-то поколение биогорива | GreenTech-BG http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-9276 Невероятно, но факт: 4-то поколение биогорива | GreenTech-BG Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:17:21 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-9276 <p>[...] Това изследване беше последвано от изявление на Craig Venter, че неговата комапния Synthetic Genomics ще произведе биогориво от 4-то поколение в рамките на 18 месеца. ( fourth-generation biofuels in as little as 18 months) [...]</p> [...] Това изследване беше последвано от изявление на Craig Venter, че неговата комапния Synthetic Genomics ще произведе биогориво от 4-то поколение в рамките на 18 месеца. ( fourth-generation biofuels in as little as 18 months) [...]

]]> By: WTF Are Fourth-Generation Biofuels? « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/26/craig-venter-genomics-vs-oil-economics/#comment-9154 WTF Are Fourth-Generation Biofuels? « Earth2Tech Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:48:45 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1469#comment-9154 <p>[...] This follows Craig Venter’s statement last week that his company, Synthetic Genomics, will produce fourth-generation biofuels in as little as 18 months. [...]</p> [...] This follows Craig Venter’s statement last week that his company, Synthetic Genomics, will produce fourth-generation biofuels in as little as 18 months. [...]

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