Back to OurEnergyLibrary search




The Feasibility and Current Estimated Capital Costs of Producing Jet Fuel at Sea Using Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen

The Feasibility and Current Estimated Capital Costs of Producing Jet Fuel at Sea Using Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen

Full Title:  The Feasibility and Current Estimated Capital Costs of Producing Jet Fuel at Sea Using Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen
Author(s):
Publisher(s):  Naval Research Laboratory
Publication Date: September 1, 2010
Full Text: Download Resource
Description (excerpt):

Producing jet fuel that meets MIL-DTL-5624 JP5 specification at sea utilizing carbon and hydrogen sources available in seawater is envisioned. In-theater, fuel synthesis is a “game changing” proposition that would offer the Navy significant logistical and operational advantages by reducing dependence on increasingly expensive fossil fuels and by reducing fuel logistic tails and their vulnerabilities.

Technologies currently exist to synthesize hydrocarbon fuel on land, given sufficient primary energy resources such as coal and natural gas [1,2]. Most of these technologies are not CO2 neutral, and they are not practical for a sea-based operation.

All statements and/or propositions in discussion prompts are meant exclusively to stimulate discussion and do not represent the views of OurEnergyPolicy.org, its Partners, Topic Directors or Experts, nor of any individual or organization. Comments by and opinions of Expert participants are their own.

Sign up for our Press Release Distribution List

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Please sign me up to receive press releases from OurEnergyPolicy.org.