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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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Converting these molecules to the jet fuel range of 10-12 carbon atoms results in a loss of yield. The report estimates the one-time capital expenditure for a 100. million gallon/year hydroprocessing facility and supporting functions including feed oil purification and hydrogen production is approximately $250 million. —SAFN report.

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