Coal, oil and natural gas began the industrial revolution, fought world wars, sent men to the moon, and spurred the development of the technological age in which we live. Regardless of the growth of alternative energy sources, wind and solar, the petrochemical, electrical and transportation industries will continue to rely on the “big three.”

Nuclear energy plants are slowly being decommissioned and hydroelectric power sites have already been developed, so if we are to be environmentally conscious, we must increase the use of natural gas. Natural gas fired turbines have an average efficiency o...