Huge Oil Reserves Found in the UK

TLAM Strike · 09-22-11, 08:56 PM

Just what we need, another Islamic country with oil...

Torplexed · 09-22-11, 09:13 PM

From my reading it sounds to me that the story is about natural gas...not oil.

the_tyrant · 09-22-11, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

From my reading it sounds to me that the story is about natural gas...not oil.

LoL, news bots are just not the same without Vendor

Torplexed · 09-22-11, 09:34 PM

Well, let's change the focus to maybe the UK can break Gazprom's stranglehold on the European economy.

magicstix · 09-22-11, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Just what we need, another Islamic country with oil...

I see what you did there!

papa_smurf · 09-23-11, 04:28 AM

Its natural gas, not oil and it will be drilled using "fracking", not sure if thats good or not. Anyone here for/against fracking?

Oberon · 09-23-11, 05:32 AM

There was an earthquake in the Lancs a while back which some have attributed to fracking.

In terms of where I stand on it, well until we find ourselves a decent alternate energy source then it's a necessary evil.

JSLTIGER · 09-23-11, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

There was an earthquake in the Lancs a while back which some have attributed to fracking.

In terms of where I stand on it, well until we find ourselves a decent alternate energy source then it's a necessary evil.

Fracking is supposedly OK, but you do have to wonder if screwing with the bedrock is going to come back to haunt us. I know that there's one area in PA where fracking resulted in the gas leaking into the groundwater, which is now flammable...

Herr-Berbunch · 09-23-11, 08:38 AM

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Fracking is supposedly OK, but you do have to wonder if screwing with the bedrock is going to come back to haunt us. I know that there's one area in PA where fracking resulted in the gas leaking into the groundwater, which is now flammable...

Just seen a video on the BBC website where people are igniting methane coming out of their taps for the first 5-6 seconds before water!

Jimbuna · 09-23-11, 09:01 AM

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I think it's time you change your dealer

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You're a funny guy, Jim!

LOL....one can live in hope

kraznyi_oktjabr · 09-23-11, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Just seen a video on the BBC website where people are igniting methane coming out of their taps for the first 5-6 seconds before water!

Do you have a link?

JU_88 · 09-23-11, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Just what we need, another Islamic country with oil...

OH NO the U.S will surely incite a war with us now and send an invasion force...we have WMDs and everything

, you already have a bunch of military bases here so should be pretty easy for you

papa_smurf · 09-23-11, 06:07 AM

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In terms of where I stand on it, well until we find ourselves a decent alternate energy source then it's a necessary evil.

Same here, especially as our current supplies of North Sea gas have peaked and now in decline and as a result we are now a net importer of gas. Will it reduce our household energy bills? maybe not judging by the latest price hikes by the "big 6" energy companies here.

Jimbuna · 09-23-11, 06:17 AM

Looking forward to a 50%+ reduction in household energy bills, a massive increase in government spending on our social infrastructure and a reduction in income tax

Betonov · 09-23-11, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Looking forward to a 50%+ reduction in household energy bills, a massive increase in government spending on our social infrastructure and a reduction in income tax

I think it's time you change your dealer

09-22-11, 08:56 PM	#1
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Just what we need, another Islamic country with oil... __________________

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	From my reading it sounds to me that the story is about natural gas...not oil. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Well, let's change the focus to maybe the UK can break Gazprom's stranglehold on the European economy. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Its natural gas, not oil and it will be drilled using "fracking", not sure if thats good or not. Anyone here for/against fracking? __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,876 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Looking forward to a 50%+ reduction in household energy bills, a massive increase in government spending on our social infrastructure and a reduction in income tax __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	There was an earthquake in the Lancs a while back which some have attributed to fracking. In terms of where I stand on it, well until we find ourselves a decent alternate energy source then it's a necessary evil.

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