Web exclusive posted March 18, 2009, at 3:22 p.m. CST
The Navy Exchange Command (NEXCOM) is adding an E85 fueling station at the Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach, Va. The NEXCOM fueling station, which opened March 13, serves both flexible-fuel vehicles (FFV) operated by the Navy as well as thousands of FFVS driven by civilians in the Virginia Beach area, said the Renewable Fuels Association.
"America's ethanol industry is pleased to partner with the U.S. Navy to help reduce the demand for imported oil and increase our reliance on homegrown sources of renewable energy," said RFA President Bob Dinneen. "Opening this facility sends a powerful signal that the U.S. Navy is committed to reducing oil dependence by leading by example."
According to NEXCOM, this is the Navy's second alternative fuel pump in the state of Virginia; another alternative fuel pump is located at their Quarters K station in Arlington.
In April 2008, NEXCOM contracted with Protec Fuel for the development and supply of E85. The Oceania Naval Station is the first pump location under this contract, NEXCOM said.
"This station will be an important component of the Navy's efforts to reduce its petroleum consumption," said Todd Gardner, managing partner for Protec Fuel Management. "Furthermore, this E85 station will be open to military families and the general public so that everyone will be able to participate in our nation's efforts toward energy security."
"Protec is proud to have worked with Larry Boone and NEXCOM to create an E85 program and to be supplying fuel to the new Oceana Naval Air Station E85 site," said Todd Garner, Managing Partner, Protec Fuel Management. "This station will be an important component of the Navy's efforts to reduce its petroleum consumption. Furthermore, this E85 station will be open to military families and the general public so that everyone will be able to participate in our nation's efforts toward energy security."
The installation of this facility is a result of a solicitation by NEXCOM and the subsequent awarding of the contract to Protec. The U.S. Navy is required to utilize FFVs but often lack E85 refueling infrastructure near its military installations. This is part of a larger effort to expand E85 refueling infrastructure to Naval facilities and other military locations across the country.
Immediately following the event, the station will offer a fuel promotion providing E85 for just $0.85 per gallon for 85 minutes.
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