August 25, 2009

FutureCoalFuels.org Update
Aug. 25, 2009

In this update:
• Synthetic jet fuels win final certification for commercial aviation use
• Become a CTL grassroots supporter
• Stay up-to-date on the latest news reports spotlighting CTL
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Synthetic jet fuels win final certification for commercial aviation use

ASTM International, an international standards board for fuels and chemicals, earlier this month gave final approval for the use of synthetic jet fuels in commercial airline flights, paving the way for domestic coal-to-liquid fuels to begin providing an important new source of clean, affordable aviation fuels.

ASTM International's Petroleum Products Committee on Aug. 5 unanimously agreed to modify specifications for commercial aviation jet fuel to include up to a 50 percent blend of synthetic fuel.

The committee's decision follows a decision in June by an ASTM subcommittee that had voted to allow synthetic fuel use in commercial flights. The final approval covers the use of fuels made from gasified coal, gasified biomass or natural gas using the Fischer-Tropsch process in all commercial flights.

"The unanimous passage of this specification is significant for all consumers of jet fuel," said Air Transport Association President and CEO James May.

"For the airline industry specifically, this brings us one step closer to our aim of widespread production of cleaner, alternative fuels that will help the industry meet its environmental goals while enhancing the security and competitiveness of its energy supply."

Become a CTL grassroots supporter

The Coal-to-Liquids Coalition is working to build a strong network of grassroots supporters willing to contact federal and state lawmakers to voice their support for measures meant to spur the domestic production of affordable, clean-burning CTL fuels. CTL grassroots supporters can include company employees, union members, retirees, their families, friends and others spread across the country who share a personal stake in the successful launch of a domestic CTL industry.

A robust CTL grassroots network can be an invaluable tool in helping to increase the bipartisan support for legislation designed to jumpstart the production of ultra-clean CTL fuels.

To become a grassroots supporter visit: http://capwiz.com/futurecoalfuels/home/.

Stay up-to-date on the latest news reports spotlighting CTL

Through its web site, www.futurecoalfuels.org, the Coal-to-Liquids Coalition collects news stories from across the country that feature the latest information on how coal-to-liquid fuels will help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and yield important environmental benefits. For access to recent CTL news items, please visit: http://www.futurecoalfuels.org/news.asp.

As CTL fuel developments transpire, be sure to regularly visit FutureCoalFuels.org for the latest news and information and learn how you can help strengthen America's energy future.