Sky's Tom Heap Secures Exclusive Access to Zero Petroleum, a Synthetic Fuel Producer, Exploring Its Potential in the Future of Energy.
I'm standing in front of a jet engine. The thrust gradually intensifies, and it exerts tremendous force. The heat plume creates a shimmering effect in the air trailing behind it. As the high-pitched roar grows louder, it becomes necessary to use earplugs.
I'm just three meters away from the engine, which is about the size of a rugby ball. It's securely fastened to a sturdy bench. What sets this engine apart is its revolutionary fuel: nearly carbon-neutral, with no reliance on oil or gas. Instead, it's produced from air and water.
Its creator, Paddy Lowe, gazes upon it with admiration.
"There are no fossil molecules in this. Every hydrocarbon molecule present here is derived from hydrogen, sourced from water, and carbon dioxide from the air."
"The issue with global warming stems from fossil carbon being extracted from rocks and released into the atmosphere, causing an imbalance. However, this is now rectified."
Paddy boasts an impressive engineering pedigree, having held prominent technical positions in three Formula One teams, which collectively contributed to a remarkable 12 championship titles.
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