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An analysis of the additional fuel transportation and marketing infrastructure that would be required if 30.32 billion liters of ethanol (eight billion gallons) were used annually as transportation fuel was completed. The ethanol was assumed to be produced in five major locations because of their ready access to biomass and cellulose. Advanced ethanol production technology to readily use cellulose as an ethanol feedstock was assumed. Ethanol was assumed to be moved by pipeline, barge, rail and tank trucks. Approximately 9,170 service stations were assumed to have to include ethanol storage and dispensing for the assumed quantity of ethanol used as a fuel. Using the PADD districts as a guide, the net flow of ethanol from the producing regions to the consuming regions was estimated. The total cost of the storage and distribution system, and modification of the service stations was estimated to be 2.26 to 2.94 billion dollars.

An analysis of the additional fuel storage and distribution infrastructure that would be required if 51.9 billion liters (13.7 billion gallons) of LPG were used as transportation fuel in 2010 was completed. The LPG for transportation sector use was assumed to be produced from a network of LPG-producing refineries and gas plants similar to the one currently in place, but incorporating expanded production capabilities. Using the PADD districts as a guide, the net flow of LPG from the producing regions to the consumption regions was estimated. The LPG fuel was assumed to be moved by both new and existing systems of pipeline, barges, rail cars, and tank trucks. Additional storage capacity and other modifications were estimated to be required at LPG bulk terminal and plant locations. Approximately 15,800 retail service stations incorporating LPG storage and dispensing equipment were deemed necessary for supporting the assumed LPG transportation fuel sector in 2010.