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Navy exchanges now offer innovative fuel alternatives.

By Sturkie, Kristine M.
Publication: Navy Supply Corps Newsletter
Date: Friday, September 1 2006

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), through coordination with the Regional Transportation Office, has opened two new biodiesel fuel pumps at NEX gas stations at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.

The two Biodiesel 20 (B20) pumps, which opened for business June 6 and June 19, respectively, are open seven days a week, offering the fuel for sale to the fleet and the general public.

"The biodiesel pumps are a continuation of NEXCOM's efforts to help the Department of Defense and Navy meet its objective of reducing reliance on petrole

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