Oversight hearings: methanol derived from fossil fuels. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration (Fossil Fuels) of the Committee on Science and Technology, U. S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Fourth Congress, First Session. Volume I

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Dr. Philip C. White, ERDA, and Mr. Richard H. Demmy of UGI Corp. testified on the feasibility of using methanol as a substitute motor fuel. Methanol derived from fossil fuels, especially coal, is of primary concern. Dr. White stressed methanol's potential as a convenient, easily transported liquid form rather than a new energy source. Uses for methanol from coal are mainly chemicals, but also include peak shaving generation of electricity and motor vehicle fuels. Conservation efforts involve the manufacture and use of methanol in transportation. Mr. Denny, representing an electric and gas utility company, urged government stimulation of methanol development on the grounds that methanol is the only synthetic fuel that can be ready in a 3 to 4 year period. Four appendixes contain industry reports on the manufacture and environmental impact of methanol. (DCK)

• Research Organization: U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration (Fossil Fuels), Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 7269609
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Congressional Committee Print No. 43
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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