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SAFFiRE Renewables Fuel broke ground on a pilot plant that represents a firm step toward meeting the goals of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge. The SAFFiRE plant, located at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility in Liberal, Kansas, will ultimately be capable of processing 10 tons of corn stover daily, yielding cellulosic ethanol that can be upgraded into SAF with a carbon footprint at least 83% lower than conventional jet fuel. In 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) provided initial funding for the plant, which Southwest Airlines matched.
Stakeholders, such as farmers, industry, and local, regional, and national planners, have a powerful, free, and easy-to-access data portal at their command to unlock the power of bioenergy: the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework, or BioenergyKDF. The portal, stewarded by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, is the nation’s premier source of information on biomass potential, providing high-quality data that can guide funding in support of a robust bioeconomy with low-carbon energy sources.
DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced $8.8 million for 11 university-based research and development projects to improve the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines.
Seaweed, in its many forms, serves distinct purposes. It’s a vitamin-rich snack, with many health benefits. In the water, it provides a safe habitat for sea creatures, absorbing gases and nutrients like carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and phosphorous. It’s even used as an extra ingredient in ice cream, thickening it and preventing ice crystals from building up.
Accelerating emissions reduction targets and building a renewable future across the aviation industry are key priorities for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO).
DOE is seeking life cycle assessment practitioners interested in becoming expert trainers for Argonne National Laboratory's R&D GREET Model. Register for the informational webinar on August 22 to learn more and apply by September 23, 2024.
The Center for Hydrogen Safety recently announced a call for nominations for the annual Robert Zalosh Hydrogen Safety Excellence Awards. Nominations must be submitted by October 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the 2024 community partner selectees for the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technical Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments Program. The program will provide technical assistance for 20 communities in 14 states.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will fund a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to accelerate wood heater innovation, reduce wood heater pollutants and develop the next generation of efficient and clean wood heaters. Up to $2 million will be available for Phase 2 of this competitively selected CRADA call, administered by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Up to four projects will be selected with a project duration of 12–24 months, and applicants are expected to provide 20% cost share of the requested funding.
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations recently announced the first tranches of funding for three of the seven regional hydrogen hubs unveiled in late 2023.