A BCA for Transitioning the U.S. Navy from Petroleum to Synthetic Fuel Resources
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Objectives
The purpose of this study is to show the conditions where domestic coal to liquid (CTL) fuel production facility
investment is financially practical, as well as those where it is financially impractical.
This analysis develops cost estimates, provides business case analysis and reviews global estimates for
developing a coal to liquid synthetic fuel production facility.
It identifies and qualifies risks and sensitivities. It also examines various projected coal and crude oil markets and
how each case influences the decision to pursue a synthetic fuel program.
It concludes with a decision matrix comparing the pursuit of a synthetic fuel program with maintaining the status quo
of the use of fuel from petroleum.
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Energy Academic Group Science and Technology Project
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