Dr. John O'Keefe, a brilliant young professor of organic chemistry and petroleum engineering, is working on a secret new catalytic process for refining oil that promises to deliver the United States from its dependence on foreign oil while at the same time yielding a safer, lower-priced and more Eco-friendly product than traditional gasoline. This new product promises to have major positive impact on both the economic recovery and international strength of the U.S. But, obviously threatened by the potential of reduced oil sales and profits, international oil producing nations are...