Date: 30/05/2019 12:53:06
From: dv
ID: 1393240
Subject: Molecules of freedom

Not satire

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48454674#
US energy department rebrands gas exports ‘molecules of freedom’

The US Department of Energy said the expansion of a Texas facility meant more “molecules of US freedom” could be produced and exported worldwide.

The facility, based in Quintana, produces liquified natural gas (LNG).

The move was a clear indication of US commitment to promoting clean energy, the statement said.

But the rebranding comes amid a Trump administration push to roll back climate change legislation introduced by Mr Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, which targeted vehicle emissions.

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Date: 30/05/2019 12:56:27
From: party_pants
ID: 1393243
Subject: re: Molecules of freedom

It is a geopolitical move clearly aimed at Russia and the EU. The EU buy lots and lots and lots and lots of gas from Russia. Making them a little bit reluctant to stand up to Putin, especially in winter time. The US have a clear geopolitical policy to export gas to Europe instead, so as to limit Russian influence.

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Date: 30/05/2019 13:07:34
From: Cymek
ID: 1393251
Subject: re: Molecules of freedom

party_pants said:


It is a geopolitical move clearly aimed at Russia and the EU. The EU buy lots and lots and lots and lots of gas from Russia. Making them a little bit reluctant to stand up to Putin, especially in winter time. The US have a clear geopolitical policy to export gas to Europe instead, so as to limit Russian influence.

Wouldn’t that be more inconvenient for those EU nations though

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Date: 30/05/2019 13:11:17
From: party_pants
ID: 1393253
Subject: re: Molecules of freedom

Cymek said:


party_pants said:

It is a geopolitical move clearly aimed at Russia and the EU. The EU buy lots and lots and lots and lots of gas from Russia. Making them a little bit reluctant to stand up to Putin, especially in winter time. The US have a clear geopolitical policy to export gas to Europe instead, so as to limit Russian influence.

Wouldn’t that be more inconvenient for those EU nations though

Buying in liquefied natural gas, or standing up to Putin?

I think the EU leaders would see the benefits in it.

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Date: 30/05/2019 13:15:59
From: Cymek
ID: 1393255
Subject: re: Molecules of freedom

party_pants said:


Cymek said:

party_pants said:

It is a geopolitical move clearly aimed at Russia and the EU. The EU buy lots and lots and lots and lots of gas from Russia. Making them a little bit reluctant to stand up to Putin, especially in winter time. The US have a clear geopolitical policy to export gas to Europe instead, so as to limit Russian influence.

Wouldn’t that be more inconvenient for those EU nations though

Buying in liquefied natural gas, or standing up to Putin?

I think the EU leaders would see the benefits in it.

Either or both I suppose.
It’s not good to be held to ransom over energy supplies, another good reason to invest in renewables can’t have a foreign power preventing you using it.

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Date: 30/05/2019 13:18:24
From: party_pants
ID: 1393256
Subject: re: Molecules of freedom

Cymek said:


party_pants said:

Cymek said:

Wouldn’t that be more inconvenient for those EU nations though

Buying in liquefied natural gas, or standing up to Putin?

I think the EU leaders would see the benefits in it.

Either or both I suppose.
It’s not good to be held to ransom over energy supplies, another good reason to invest in renewables can’t have a foreign power preventing you using it.

No. So from a geopolitical perspective if you are stuck in this bind, diversify your suppliers and spread your risk amongst a number of very dissimilar countries.

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Date: 30/05/2019 13:57:00
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1393270
Subject: re: Molecules of freedom

> the expansion of a Texas facility meant more “molecules of US freedom”

I wish someone had coined that phrase for coal seam gas.

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