Obama Says; AMERICA NEEDS BIOFUELS NOW!!!
President Obama Says Biofuels Critical to National Security
Press Release Source: On Wednesday March 31, 2010, 2:38 pm EDT
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)- President Obama’s event on energy security today was at Andrews Air Force Base. In his remarks, the President reinforced his commitment to domestic energy security through continued development of the U.S. biofuel industry, as well as increased offshore oil drilling. He highlighted the use of renewable fuels by the U.S. military, including biojet fuel.
His announcement is part of a broader strategy that will move us from an economy that runs on fossil fuels and foreign oil to one that relies more on homegrown fuels and clean energy, said President Obama.
The President highlighted the military’s use of biofuels to power aircraft and ground vehicles, including last week’s historic flight of an Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, which ran on a 50-50 blend of biojet fuel produced by Sustainable Oils. Next month, the Navy will fly an FA-18 “Green Hornet” on the same camelina-based jet fuel. It will be the first aircraft ever to fly faster than the speed of sound powered by renewable, domestically-produced biojet fuel.
“Today, President Obama made it clear that our overall national security is tied to how quickly we can develop domestic energy supplies. It is imperative to produce renewable, sustainable and domestic fuel that not only increases our national security, but also reduces emissions and creates jobs and economic opportunity.”
