Air Force to re-evaluate fuel project at Malmstrom

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Aug 25, 2008 at 5:47 PM MST

Story Updated: Aug 25, 2008 at 5:47 PM MST

BILLINGS - A coal-to-liquids project proposed for Malmstrom Air Force Base is under review by the acting secretary of the Air Force, as the agency evaluates the future of its alternative fuels program.

In January, the Air Force invited companies to submit bids to build a plant at the Great Falls base that would convert coal into 25,000 barrels daily of jet fuel, diesel and other products. The alternative fuels program began under former Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne, who was forced out in June by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Acting Air Force Sec. Michael Donley visited Malmstrom last week. His spokeswoman says Donley remains committed to the use of synthetic fuels, but has not decided whether Malmstrom will be a key installation in the program.

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