The Formula1980

Paul Obermann, Chief Engineer Berlin Power & Light Co.:
At the end of the war they had developed a truly remarkable catalyst. The catalyst lasted for over one million tons of coal.

Barney Caine:
Then the formula for that catalyst would still be considered secret?

Paul Obermann, Chief Engineer Berlin Power & Light Co.:
Without question. Whoever possessed the formula would need only coal and a basic chemical technology to be self-sufficient in energy.

Barney Caine:
Then it would follow that certain interests wouldn't exactly be thrilled with the introduction of mass-produced synthetic fuel made from coal.

Paul Obermann, Chief Engineer Berlin Power & Light Co.:
Obviously not. They would no longer enjoy huge profits from the scarcity of natural crude. The entire power structure in the world would shift from the Arabs and OPEC back to the United States. After all, Mr. Caine, America has the largest deposits of coal on this planet. The forces involved are colossal.