[Cletus.D.Yokel]

The only drawback I can see is whether or not the “biomass” crude can be co-mingled in the current delivery system of natural crude (pipelines, etc.)

If it needs a stand alone delivery system from crude production to refining, their costs will be much to high to make a real difference.

I’m guessing KiOR is developing this process to challenge Ethanol as a combustion fuel additive.

(I wish I had the money to convert my 1994 Tracker to NatGas!)

[StolarStorm]

The only drawback I can see is whether or not the “biomass” crude can be co-mingled in the current delivery system of natural crude (pipelines, etc.)

That is a good point. I'll have to find out. I believe that their product is almost identical to standard crude, except that it is purer. It burns better actually... which makes sense considering it is synthetic. But I'm not sure if co mingling would work.

[StolarStorm]

I found an article that answers your question... should be in the post right above this one.