Sunday 2 October 2016

Turning Mill Waste Into Aviation Oil

A company partnered with Virgin Atlantic Ltd has created a green jet fuel made from waste industrial gases released by steel mills. US-based Lanza Tech Inc produced 1,500 gallons of the fuel known as Lanzanol. It’s made from the ethanol created through a fermentation process. It’s estimated to be 65% cleaner than conventional jet fuel. This is a real game changer for aviation and could significantly reduce the industry’s reliance on oil within our lifetime. Aviation is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Low oil prices have largely deterred the development of alternative fuels.

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