Production of Military Rations Biofuel Sparks Interest

The production of an all-weather solid flammable biofuel for military rations cookers, which can double as a waterless hand sanitiser has been launched by the UK military company, BCB International Ltd.

‘FireDragon’ All-weather Solid Flammable Biofuel
for Military Ration Cookers

Many NATO forces  currently issue hexamine fuel to their troops for cooking in the field and are looking to move to a replacement fuel due to the dangers that hexamine presents to the health of soldiers. Hexamine is a potentially dangerous and outdated substance; burning it gives off cyanide.   Headquartered in Cardiff, BCB International Ltd, believe that their alcohol-based alternative fuel, ‘FireDragon’, will prove popular with soldiers on patrol who need to heat up their rations quickly without producing and inhaling toxic fumes.

Announcing the start of production, BCB’s Managing Director, Andrew Howell said: “Over the last five years, we have been developing a green and clean solid biofuel made from ethanol called ‘FireDragon’.  I am happy to announce that after extensive research and pre-production trials, the eagerly awaited fuel is now in production.

“The launch of the fuel is good news for our troops. It will enable soldiers to cook their meals and make their brews with a safer and cleaner fuel than traditional military rations fuel blocks like hexamine.  Our fuel is non-toxic, non-drip and made from 100% natural ingredients, including ethanol sourced from UK grown grain stocks. The FireDragon fuel can be packed with rations and doubles as a waterless hand sanitiser which will help Militaries reduce their logistics and medical costs.”

Mr. Howell went on to explain how the fuel is more than a match for similar alternative fuels: “One tablet of FireDragon fuel (27 grams) can boil 500 ml of water in 5-6 minutes; that’s at least two minutes faster than competitors’ products.  It can even be ignited whilst wet, something unique to FireDragon.

“Wherever they operate, whether in driving rain, the freezing arctic or searing heat, the fuel will enable soldiers to heat their rations right where they need them.”