The ethanol production requires a tremendous amount of water to grow the corn....one of the many unintended consequences. We may have water wars someday as water comes at a premium in some areas, further driving up food costs!
Water would also be required for coal hydrogenation, should we ever want to go that route.
I wonder if, in the near future, we will be getting another import from Canada; water. They’ve got plenty of fresh water.
Hey Lion, how’s life?