Used Cooking Oil Fueling Fighter Jets

Used Cooking Oil is now being used as jet fuel. Yes, jet fuel. The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy have partnered to embrace Cooking Oil as a fuel for their USS Nimitz fleet.

The initiative is detailed in Forbes.com’s article “The Navy’s Great Green Fleet.” It highlights the innovative use of used cooking oil in the energy sector. The navies are fueling three ships and 71 airplanes, including fighter jets, with a mixture of 50% petroleum and 50% renewable fuel. While the cost of this fuel mixture may not currently be economically viable for large-scale military use. It represents a historic milestone in the adoption of alternative fuels.

The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy partnered together as part of a broader strategy to decrease their dependency on fossil fuels and improve energy security. They are using a blend of renewable fuel and petroleum, even though it is currently more costly, to show their dedication to exploring sustainable fuel alternatives. This approach aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the military’s reliance on conventional fuel sources.

Mahoney Environmental^® salutes these ambitious Navies for taking steps toward alternative energy acceptance and energy independence. By embracing renewable fuel as a viable fuel source, they are setting a precedent for future advancements in sustainable energy within the military and beyond. This pioneering effort aligns with global trends toward renewable energy and highlights the potential of repurposing waste materials for high-value applications.

Check out the article:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/toddwoody/2012/07/19/the-navys-great-green-fleet-strikes-back/