Rentech, a provider of clean energy services, has announced that the US Air Force has purchased ultra-clean synthetic jet fuel produced at its fully integrated synthetic fuels and chemicals facility in Commerce City, Colorado.
According to the company, the Air Force will use the purchased RenJet synthetic fuel for performance and emissions testing in a turbine engine. Previously, the Air Force conducted laboratory testing of the company’s synthetic jet fuel, which confirmed that the quality and characteristics of RenJet fuel meet the Air Force’s specifications for synthetic fuels.
The company’s proprietary technology, which can be used to produce synthetic fuels from biomass and fossil resources, is reportedly suited for alternative jet and diesel fuel production.
RenJet and RenDiesel fuels are biodegradable, cleaner-burning and have a longer shelf life than traditional petroleum-derived fuels. In addition, the lower density of RenJet fuel could enable aircraft to have a lower take-off weight, which conserves fuel, lowering operating costs, claims the company.
Rentech’s synthetic fuels can also be used without modifying existing jet or diesel engines or distribution systems.
Incorporated in 1981, Rentech provides clean energy services. The Rentech Process is a patented and proprietary technology that converts synthesis gas from biomass and fossil resources into hydrocarbons that can be processed and upgraded into ultra-clean synthetic fuels, specialty waxes and chemicals, claims the company.
