When the U.S. Navy flew an EA-18 Growler in September, 100 percent powered by fuel created from renewable sources, ARA lead engineer Ed Coppola said, “Initial results showed our CHCJ-5 performed just like petroleum-based JP5.” Coppola works for Applied Research Associates, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based co-creator of the new fuel. ARA worked closely with Chevron Lummus Global (GLG) using ARA’s Catalytic Hydrothermolysis and CLG’s hydro-processing technology. Coppola said previous efforts confirmed the new replacement fuel had proven to possess the physical properties and energy content nearly identical to petroleum-based JP-5. CHCJ-5, however, reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent compared to traditional jet fuel.
Navy Moving Toward 100 Percent Renewable Jet Fuel?
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Navy successfully tested a jet fuel (CHCJ-5), made from 100% renewable sources, in an EA-18 Growler, performing identically to traditional petroleum-based JP-5.
- Developed by Applied Research Associates (ARA) and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), this fuel significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80% and is derived from waste feedstocks like used cooking oil.
- The Department of the Navy is pursuing such drop-in renewable fuels to increase operational flexibility and energy security, with developers aiming for competitive pricing with petroleum in the future.
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