Edmonton, Alberta--Jun 7, 2006 -- Syngas International Corp., a producer of hydrogen-enriched alternative fuels, has announced that initial findings in its biofuels research indicate that its biofuels could help increase lubricity in diesel fuels. Diesel fuel lubricity became an issue effective on June 1, 2006, when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) compulsory. ULSD applies to all diesel fuel sold for use in roadgoing vehicles. The allowable sulfur content (15ppm) is lower than the previous U.S. standard (500 ppm), and aims to reduce emissions of sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxides and particulates.

 

Sulfur acts as a lubricant in diesel, and lowering sulfur content results in corresponding reductions in lubricity. To achieve the sulfur requirements for the new fuel standards, diesel manufacturers have to include an additive to keep the fuel flowing smoothly, and to reduce engine wear.

 

Syngas claims its research indicates that its biofuels provide such lubricity. Syngas is seeking partners to commercialize its products, produced using "cellulosic ethanol" technology.

 

"The research is encouraging in that PyStR is well suited to these types of applications," stated Wilf Ouellette, President of Syngas International Corp. The Company's PyStR technology was introduced at the Big Hydrogen show hosted in Calgary, Alberta, by the Canadian Hydrogen Association.

 

David Smith, Singapore