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[Dapph2]

There's a farmer in Somerset, a ham by the name of Simon, who has a very successful setup, generating methane from slurry and using it to power some gensets feeding the grid. Cost a lot to set up, but will be breaking even this year and profit from next year.
Got his finger in the biomass pie, too.
He's also doing a bit of solar, with the likelihood of expanding that a lot, iirc.
I know he's not the only one, not by a long way, so the idea has caught on, it's likely the initial investment that's held it back for a lot of farmers.

A friend was a senior hands on engineer at British sugar , the wash waste veg matter produced methane when decomposing , so they lads got their heads together and built a two tank digester , and a low pressure gas separator & a small low pressure storage tank similar to a gasometer . Alvin told me they ran a large heated glasshouse over winter , made hooch and had a rule .....you put your own poop in the digester ..

 

[Dapph2]

While we are all moaning about petrol and diesel going up a few pence, lets spare a thought for the poor people of Cuba. THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL POST lets not turn it into one eh!
Because of the American action against Venezuela and I have my own thoughts about that having spent some considerable time there, there is no fuel making it's way to Cuba. Therefore, no flights in because they cannot get back out so no tourists and that is really all the islanders have. So poverty is really bad. Can't even get the rubbish collected as there is no fuel for the trucks. And we think we are hard done to.

I though Cuba was running lots of vehicles especially VW beetle's on home made methanol and were also producing their own version of plant based enginge oil .

Cuba's production of methanol is not currently highlighted in the available information. However, the country has a significant focus on renewable energy and has invested heavily in solar power and wind energy, which are essential for producing methanol and other energy products. While there is no specific data on methanol production, the overall trend of Cuba's energy transition and reliance on renewable sources suggest that methanol could play a role in the future, but it is not currently a significant focus.
Havana Times
Yes, you can use methanol in a car, but there are some important considerations:

• Compatibility: Methanol can be used in most modern engines, but it may require modifications due to its corrosive nature.
  
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• Performance: It is particularly beneficial for boosted cars and racing applications, as it can enhance performance.
  
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• Energy Density: Methanol has a lower energy density compared to gasoline, which may result in a reduced driving range.
  
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  Overall, while methanol is a viable alternative fuel, it is best suited for specific applications and may not be practical for all vehicles.
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[RonMig]

Don't use M1 BP services near me.... ( Npton J15A )
168.9 petrol
180.9 diesel

Just up the road from there, maybe a mile, Sainsburys is
133.9 petrol
147.9 diesel

 

[Erie Fred]

China, India,and i think Japan have stopped all exports of oil and gas out of there countrys. This sort of mindset including the current middle east campain is the catalyst for WW3.

Make that WW4.....

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

I paid 1.45 yesterday for diesel...was on empty. £110 for a tank did sting a bit!

 

[Barking Mat]

Local petrol stations running out or have run out.

Diesels at €2 a litre, 95 petrol isn't far off, gone up 30 cts since last week.

 

[Erie Fred]

And there, in a single phrase, is what's wrong with capitalism.

What is your solution then ?

 

[Seadog]

What is your solution then ?

I daren't answer.

 

[Erie Fred]

I daren't answer.

I'm a firm believer that if a person is gonna complain about something, they should also offer a suggestion
on how to do it a better way.

But I'm not YOU.......

 

[Seadog]

The thread will get political, and you know what that means?

 

[Erie Fred]

The thread will get political, and you know what that means?

So don't post in the first place eh ?

 

[Beeezer]

The thread will get political, and you know what that means?

Don’t encourage Eric.

 

[addjunkie]

What is your solution then ?

I asked google as its supposed to know everything, lots of suggestions but nothing definite!

The thread will get political, and you know what that means?

Farcebook is for politics, not here, Mary from down the road always knows best, but is too busy discussing which bin collection it is this week, and hasnt time to worry about wars and fuel prices!

 

[OJCar]

So don't post in the first place eh ?

Follow your own advice.

 

[JOEPRO]

Stopped on my trip yesterday for petrol near Sligo. 1.92 euro a litre

Super unleaded is not easy to find in some counties in Ireland so ill stop in NI on the way home and top it off. I dont use E10 petrol even in my lawnmowers etc

 

[northwest]

I though Cuba was running lots of vehicles especially VW beetle's on home made methanol and were also producing their own version of plant based enginge oil .

They do and they are. Try telling an Airline you are sticking a load of Methanol that is "home grown" in their tanks in order for them to take off again and get back
Somehow I don't think they will and if they cannot get back, they are not going to go.

 

[Erie Fred]

Follow your own advice.

Did you see a posting from me ?
Your the king of the peanut gallery....

 

[Morris]

Did you see a posting from me ?
Your the king of the peanut gallery....

Now you're inviting the grammar Nazis

 

[Cato]

Now you're inviting the grammar Nazis

Not the punctuation pedants?

 

[Migmac]

Fuel made it to the town today, won’t last long. Everybody will be out filling their tanks