Process technology, developed by UOP, will be used to produce up to 600,000 gallons of renewable jet fuel from algae, animal fats and camelina for the US Navy and Air Force according to a statement eleased by the comapny today (1st October). The deal, awarded by the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), saw three feedstock providers awarded contracts to provide the biofuel.
Working with the feedstock partners Sustainable Oils, Solazyme and Cargill, UOP will produce up to 190,000 gallons of fuel for the Navy and 400,000 gallons for the Air Force from sustainable, non-food feedstocks including animal fats, algae and camelina. The initial fuel will be delivered in 2009 and 2010 to support certification and testing of alternative fuels for US military aircraft.
Working with the feedstock partners Sustainable Oils, Solazyme and Cargill, UOP will produce up to 190,000 gallons of fuel for the Navy and 400,000 gallons for the Air Force from sustainable, non-food feedstocks including animal fats, algae and camelina. The initial fuel will be delivered in 2009 and 2010 to support certification and testing of alternative fuels for US military aircraft.
"We are pleased to see that the U.S. military is taking this important step toward the use of bio-derived jet fuel on its platforms," said Jennifer Holmgren, general manager of UOP Renewable Energy & Chemicals. "We have proven our technology produces a viable fuel in commercial flight applications and are pleased to have the opportunity to work with our partners to support the needs of the US military."
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