The United States Navy has finally figured out
how to best utilize seawater...by turning it into fuel. Coined liquid
hydrocarbon fuel, this new technology will relieve the militaries dependence on
land based fuel sources. Called a "game changer," turning seawater
into fuel will allow naval ships to be 100% operational at sea. The only time a
ship will have to return to land are for maintenance and the transportation of
sailors or soldiers. Priced at only $3 per gallon, Vice Admiral states, "It's a huge milestone for us."
This breakthrough is a result of military scientists figuring out a way to extract carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas from seawater. Using catalytic converters, the gas is converted to liquid form. Now that the technology is feasible, it is only a matter of time before it is adopted by the entire US Navy. But first, the Navy needs to produce the gas on an industrial level. One of the coolest parts about this development is the gas "looks and smells" no different than normal fuel. I bet in the next 10 years the process of turning seawater to fuel will be brought to the masses, and create another form of energy for America. I just hope this process is done in a sustainable manner, as increasing our carbon footprint is not an option.
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