SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Gold/Mining/Energy : Big Dog's Boom Boom Room
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: CommanderCricket who wrote (102879)6/15/2008 11:14:33 AM
From: Elroy Jetson  Read Replies (3) of 206181
 
MTBE was developed by Exxon / Lyondell. Exxon lobbied hard to with a large amount of money to have their MTBE product chosen as the replacement for tetra ethyl lead.

Chevron had proposed ethanol as a replacement additive and pointed out the obvious disadvantages of of a product like MTBE which is both toxic and water soluble - not a desirable combination for a fuel in wide use.

Exxon was able to make some money on MTBE and the entire industry and society paid the price.
.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News