conoco should be closed for this.

[cj hall]

hello to all
i can not think this was a good idea from from any oil company,
we need biofuels we want biofuel we all must work for biofuel the only way for us to get it is have the govt make the oil companys do it if they just let them do what they want we get nothing or the same old same old.

from this time on i will not buy anything from conoco . i will push my truck to a different fuel pump if i have to (lucky for me i dont buy much any way)

this is the same B.S. from conoco.

Date (01.25.07)


The Future of Energy Security, Renewable Fuels and Climate Change
Like many of you, ConocoPhillips employees watched President Bush's State of the Union address with interest. Because we share a common interest in energy-related issues, we wanted to provide our views on the portions of the President's speech that concern our business.

The President touched on three general areas related to our industry - energy security, renewable fuels and climate change.

Energy Security

While ConocoPhillips disagrees that energy independence is a realistic goal for the United States, we wholeheartedly agree with and strongly encourage diversification of energy sources to provide a more secure energy supply to America. Oil, natural gas and coal will be vital components of energy supply for the foreseeable future, but many other sources are needed, including renewable fuels and wind, solar, nuclear and other alternative sources. ConocoPhillips is working to develop all energy sources, from conventional oil and natural gas and unconventional sources like tar sands, to alternative supplies of energy and renewable sources of transportation fuels.

But these efforts only hit the supply side of the equation. Demand needs an overhaul as well if we are to truly provide a meaningful, lasting energy policy for America. In his speech, the President called for reforming Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and extending the current light-truck rule. ConocoPhillips agrees that this approach is one part of the solution and believes that this and other efficiency-minded actions by government, manufacturers and consumers are needed to reduce demand.

Alternatives and Renewables

Biofuels received detailed attention in the President's address. Specifically, he proposed increasing the renewable fuel standard (RFS) mandate from the current 7.5 billion gallons per year to 35 billion gallons per year by 2017. Much of this is anticipated to be achieved through increased use of ethanol. ConocoPhillips is one of the country's larger blenders of ethanol, but we are disappointed that an increased mandate has been proposed. The fuels market is already moving in the direction of blending more ethanol and we don't believe a mandate is required. In general, we believe that the interests of consumers and taxpayers are best served when the usage of any product - such as ethanol - is determined by demand from the marketplace. It's also important to point out that significant technological breakthroughs will be required to provide the full volumes of renewable fuels in the Administration's proposal at a reasonable cost to consumers. Finally, an increased mandate may also suppress the growth of other fuel alternatives.

ConocoPhillips believes that alternatives and renewables hold much promise as a reliable option for American consumers, as well as consumers all over the world. We are working to develop a variety of technologies to bring renewable fuels to market for the nation's consumers. Already, we have begun production of diesel fuel from vegetable oil in Ireland, and we are working to make similar projects a reality in the U.S. very soon. In addition, we are looking at how we can use biomass such as cornstalks and fast-growing crops like switchgrass to further supplement fuel supplies.

We also are pursuing partnerships with universities where we can sponsor energy-related research. In 2007, we expect to enter into several multi-year, multi-million dollar biofuels research agreements with major universities around the U.S. and the world.

Climate Change

ConocoPhillips believes the issue of climate change requires serious attention. Several proposals have been introduced in Congress, and the President's goal of a reduction of 175 million tons of CO2 by 2017 is a serious one. We are committed to taking action now to address the issue, and we are working toward an approach within our own operations that builds through slow, stop and reverse phases. We welcome the opportunity to work with lawmakers and the Administration to develop a practical program that balances two goals: the goal of achieving real reductions of CO2 and other greenhouse emissions harmful to the environment, along with the goal of maintaining strong growth within the nation's economy.
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Media Coverage
Full Text Speech

Twenty in Ten: Strengthening America's Energy Security

New York Times
"Bush Makes Sales Pitch for Proposal on Energy"

MSNBC
"Calif.: Bush Energy Plan Could Raise CO2 Levels"

White House Press Release
"President Bush Discusses Energy Initiative"

PBS
"President Bush Proposes New Energy Initiatives"

The Huffington Post
"Considering the Real Costs of Our Energy Economy"

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Continuing Conversation
We look forward to continuing this dialogue through our Conversation on Energy, a public outreach program to stimulate discussion among Americans about energy solutions that are secure, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible. Learn more here.


While ConocoPhillips disagrees that energy independence is a realistic goal for the United States, we wholeheartedly agree with and strongly encourage diversification of energy sources to provide a more secure energy supply to America. Oil, natural gas and coal will be vital components of energy supply for the foreseeable future, but many other sources are needed, including renewable fuels and wind, solar, nuclear and other alternative sources.

we are running out of oil and nat gas they told us this ???????
nuclear no way this is not a good idea what are they thinking!!!!!!!!

ConocoPhillips is working to develop all energy sources, from conventional oil and natural gas and unconventional sources like tar sands, to alternative supplies of energy and renewable sources of transportation fuels.
stop buying from this conpany show them we dont like what they are saying
this was emailed to me from conoco
cj hall