Stag Energy Services: Synthetic Fuels Too Costly for Widespread Implication

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 17, 2012

According to a recent article from Futurity.com, new research from Princeton University has assessed a variety of "scenarios in which the U.S. could power its vehicles with synthetic fuels rather than relying on oil." The article states that after the research team analyzed the hypothetical impact widespread introduction of synthetic fuels would have on local regions, it is estimated that the United States could see a nationwide transition away from crude oil use in approximately 30 to 40 years. Although the environmental benefits of using synthetic fuels may look attractive on paper, Stag Energy Services--a company specializing in construction services for domestic oil and gas leaders--notes that the cost of such efforts may prove for a longer transition period, if it were to happen at all.

The article explains, "The United States could eliminate its need for crude oil by using a combination of coal, natural gas, and non-food crops to make synthetic fuel, experts report. Besides economic and national security benefits, the plan has potential environmental advantages. Because plants absorb carbon dioxide to grow, the U.S. could cut vehicle greenhouse emissions by as much as 50 percent in the next several decades using non-food crops to create liquid fuels."

In response, James Mann, Operations Manager of Stag Energy Services states, "Many may believe that leaders in the energy industry do not hold environmental protection as a priority--that is actually quite far from the truth. However, oil and gas companies are interested in solutions that can be slowly integrated to make for a smoother, more affordable transition into a 'greener' environment. It is definitely important for researchers to explore new sources of energy and fuel, as diversification helps boost domestic energy production, but at the same time, it is unrealistic and far too expensive to pursue these changes hastily."

In terms of cost, even Christodoulos Floudas, team lead of the Princeton study, notes that the transition to synthetic fuels would not be an easy expense to cover. The article explains, "A realistic approach would call for a gradual implementation of synthetic fuel technology. Floudas estimates it would take an estimated 30 to 40 years for the U.S. to fully adopt synthetic fuel. It also would not be cheap. He estimates the price tag at roughly $1.1 trillion for the entire system."

While transitioning the entire United States to a synthetic fuel country does not seem realistic at this point, James Mann of Stag Energy Services believes it is an inspiring development. He concludes, "Stag Energy Services is a company that has assisted many leading energy producers who harness many types of resources, including geothermal energy, crude oil and natural gas. Although the Princeton research may seem unrealistic at this point in time, it is encouraging that such solutions are being explored and that there are so many energy paths being explored today."

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