Phurfur 70 Posted May 8, 2014 The Department of Defense paid $150 per gallon for alternative jet fuel made from algae, more than 64 times the current market price for standard carbon-based fuels, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Government Accountability Office noted in its report that a Pentagon official reported paying about $150 per gallon for 1,500 gallons of alternative jet fuel derived from algal oil. GAOs report examined the financial challenges facing increased purchases and use of alternative jet fuels by federal agencies. Currently, the price for alternative jet fuels exceeds that of conventional jet fuel, the report noted. The price for conventional jet fuel is currently $2.88 per gallon. GAOs report reveals that federal agencies have paid significantly higher prices in an effort to promote biofuels in commercial and military aviation. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/08/report-pentagon-paid-150-per-gallon-for-green-jet-fuel/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 8, 2014 I'm against this and I hope the price goes down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 8, 2014 That's a lot, but hey it's green so definitely worth it, the feel better inside value is priceless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted May 8, 2014 It was for a viability test on an experimental fuel that is not produced on a commercial scale. The price isn't surprising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,055 Posted May 8, 2014 Was it for St Patrick's day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 8, 2014 It was for a viability test on an experimental fuel that is not produced on a commercial scale. The price isn't surprising. You appear to be bringing facts yet again to a phurfur thread. Im not sure if you will be invited back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted May 8, 2014 You appear to be bringing facts yet again to a phurfur thread. Im not sure if you will be invited back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted May 8, 2014 Jet fuel is cheaper than gas and diesel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Googballz 39 Posted May 8, 2014 You appear to be bringing facts yet again to a phurfur thread. Im not sure if you will be invited back. His fact doesn't change a single fact in the OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 8, 2014 His fact doesn't change a single fact in the OP. Hilarious watching you try to spin this one now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 8, 2014 Hilarious? Yes...your level of hackdom is quite amusing. I guess I should just call you phurfur's fluffer today...since you are doing that here and in the Pelosi graduation thread right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Googballz 39 Posted May 8, 2014 Amusing? Not hilarious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 8, 2014 Fun with word games with GP again. Fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Googballz 39 Posted May 8, 2014 Fantastic? I was thinking awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 8, 2014 Fantastic? I was thinking awesome. I'm going with neeto keen on this one with dude thrown in the mix somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 8, 2014 drobs is the fluffer now...how cute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted May 8, 2014 drobs is the fluffer now...how cute. Oh oh! can you call me one too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 8, 2014 Oh oh! can you call me one too? you play for the generals or globetrotters ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 8, 2014 Oh oh! can you call me one too? Maybe...just pointing out the hypocrisy of the good dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 8, 2014 lol Does anyone remember when RP first came here donning his new Googleballz handle? How appalled he was when I said I could tell he was going to be a conservative hack after only his second or third post? Even deleted the thread he first introduced himself in? lolol Good times. Good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
