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Ultra-Clean Syntroleum Fuels to be Tested by Volkswagen

10 May 2000

Ultra-Clean Syntroleum Fuels to be Tested by Volkswagen

    TULSA, Okla., May 10 Syntroleum Corporation
today announced the signing of a fuels testing agreement with Volkswagen of
America.  The agreement covers testing of synthetic fuels for diesel engines.
    "We are interested in better understanding the properties and advantages
of synthetic fuels," stated Stuart Johnson, Manager, Technical Group,
Engineering and Environmental Office for Volkswagen of America.  "The tests
will be conducted as part of our power train development program to further
define the benefits of these fuels relative to our current and future engine
designs."
    "We are pleased to be working with Volkswagen to assist them in
understanding the benefits of our synthetic fuels," said Mark Agee, Syntroleum
president and chief operating officer.