Environment
Marginal Land
The Programme Managers have focused on the commerciality of Green oil production for many years. The economics of the equation have simply not worked until about the third quarter of 2007 when crude oil prices began rising. There were some other technical developments during this period also which resulted in the clarification that there was a sizeable business opportunity here which has far reaching consequences commercially, and also with poverty and the environment. The Programme Managers have been focused on commerciality from the outset as the only viable alternative for sustained business, poverty and environmental benefits.
Marginal land is a key driver to the commerciality of the Green oil programme. Specifically because the land is low value and does not compete with food production but also the labour force is motivated, has appropriate skill sets and is low cost. Commercially speaking, keeping all the overhead costs to a minimum is critical but there is another benefit here, the rewards to these farmers is proportionally higher. The debate from this would be ‘are we using people for our own commercial gain?’ The answer, with all honest companies would be yes, we have to; to make this work. However this offers opportunity and a future for these communities through income, stature and value. We can say that we are not abusing the people we work with, we do not make them work in harsh conditions or for no money, we give them opportunity which is rewarded by effort and application. In America, they call this the American Dream. The Programs Managers calls this ‘everyone’s dream’.
It is important to note also that the utilisation of marginal land results in the reduction of land deterioration through soil erosion, desertification and the general malaise created through lack of use. How many countries can grow their own oil and energy resources? A surprising number actually, they just never knew they could!
Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels produce through their burning to create energy, emissions which are harmful and have been linked to global warming. To try and argue a contrary position today would be extremely difficult. However, let’s not forget that without this huge energy resource, our world would not be as it is today.
An alternative is required, this is clear. Green Oil is one such solution. It is immediate, scalable and integrates with the current crude oil products very well, indeed legislatively; this is being promoted actively in many nations around the world.
Why replace fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels have two problems, they create considerable emissions during their use and there is only so much oil supply left.
Emissions
The emissions are harmful to humans and the environment and are linked very clearly with global warming. The coal reserves for the world are enormous but the ‘dirty fuel’ consequences of this ‘power generating’ fuel is considerable.
Supply
Hubbert developed an oil curve which predicted that supply would build and ultimately peak and then decline. We recommend that you search for Hubbert’s oil curve online as this is a clear economic driver to the sustainability of the green oil alternative to fossil fuels. The argument is that we have reached peak supply today (indications are that we burn 3 barrels of oil for every 1 barrel discovered) which is further supported in the market price growing considerably (Supply and demand). This leaves a huge gap in the energy supply from fossil fuel resources. This ‘hole’ in supply is increasing and the debate then is how to fill this gap. Wind, geothermal, wave and Biofuels are all being promoted to fill this void and rightly so. The shortfall is huge and growing. But consider also that while wind is a great alternative to power production, how does this power your car or trucks? What lubricating qualities are produced here? How will this wind power benefit oil production?
Crude Oil needs a green oil alternative and this replacement programme is being produced by The Programme Managers in volume today.
Soil
Soil is the lifeblood of any farming community. Marginal land by default is poorer quality soils with considerable scope for enhancement, all of which requires investment in time and money which would require a motivating reason to undertake. The Programme Managers bring this motivation through the growing of green oil.
Jatropha Curcas plants, the Oil Tree, make the production of oil resources within the ‘Green Oil’ industry viable, investable and rewarding and above all, sustainable.
Jatropha Curcas trees, by being extremely hardy and able to grow in poor quality soils, in the first instance, reconstitute the soil. This in essence builds the soil structure and reduces soil erosion, particularly the valuable top soil where the majority of the minerals and biomass (leaves and trees) congregate and begin the process of re-absorption. With the introduction of fertilizers which rebuild the carbon content of the soil and induce considerable yield enhancement, the soil begins to develop over several years into a rich, vibrant resource which can grow both oil and intercropped foods and revenue crops further enhancing the income potential to these rural communities.
