Natex Announces Dept of Energy Report On Powerball Fuel Pellets
16 November 1999
Natex Corporation Announces Department of Energy Report On Powerball Fuel PelletsSALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 16 -- Natex Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: NATX) through its joint venture partner Powerball Technologies, is pleased to announce that a report as prepared by Energetics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EJTX) for the Department of Energy Office of Power Technologies Hydrogen Program is complete and ready for public release. The report shows that Powerball Technology can be competitive as a future infrastructure fuel. The report predicts that a future cost of powerballs can be $1.56 per gallon of gasoline equivalent and perhaps much lower when produced in high volume using efficient conversion technologies. Additionally, the DOE funded report points out that "the application of the Powerball Technology in the chemical industry represents an attractive option. The estimated plant gate manufacturing cost of sodium metal via Powerball Industries' thermochemical process could be as much as ten times less than the current commodity price for sodium produced via electrolysis. The 56 page DOE funded report also points out that "The onboard equipment for the powerball process is estimated at about $0.46/kg H2 compared to the capital cost of a pressure vessel, $750, which equals about $0.88/kg of hydrogen stored over the life of a vehicle." Powerballs can be produced from plentiful and clean natural gas energy. The fuel pellets are easy to transport, store, and use and are ideal as an energy carrier since they produce zero point-of-use emissions. Each gallon of powerball fuel pellets stores an impressive 17.8 KWH of energy in the form of clean, environmentally friendly hydrogen. Powerball Technologies, LLC is a joint venture between Powerball Industries and Natex Corporation. Natex Stock trades over the Nasdaq (OTC BB) exchange under the symbol NATX. Powerball Technologies is focused on innovative hydrogen distribution. At the heart of their technology is the proprietary hydride pellets(TM) which dramatically increase the storage density and distribution efficiency for hydrogen through incremental and on- demand production to portable fuel cell systems. Note: Any statements released by Natex that are forward looking are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1955. Editors and investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements invoke risk and uncertainties which may effect Natex's business prospects and performances. This includes economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors.