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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM SYNTROLEUM'S
CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENT  OF  INCOME  FOR  THE  YEAR  ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND
CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE  SHEET  AS  OF  DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN IT'S
ENTIRETY  BY  REFERENCE  TO  SUCH  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS.
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