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The promise of synthetic fuel: coal-to-liquid technologies, pioneered almost 80 years ago, have the potential to free America from its dependence on foreign oil.(Rentech Inc.)

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| November 27, 2006 | Behreandt, Dennis | COPYRIGHT 2006 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

On September 19, a B-52 bomber lined up for takeoff on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base. That, in and of itself, was unremarkable. B-52 bombers have been flying missions for the Air Force since 1954. But this time the huge jet would not be powered by standard JP-8 jet fuel alone. Instead, it would test a new synthetic fuel developed by Syntroleum Corp. Though the plane would have to return to base with a problem unrelated to the fuel system, the flight was a huge success. "This test sets the stage for a more comprehensive plan the Air Force has toward conservation," said Undersecretary of the Air Force Donald M. Sega, who flew aboard the plane. "This test fits into this ...

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