The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) supports groundbreaking bioenergy technologies to produce industrially viable fuels, products, and power using renewable biomass and waste resources.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy is working with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other federal government agencies to develop a comprehensive strategy for scaling up new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a commercial scale. Learn more about the SAF Grand Challenge and BETO's SAF R&D.

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Barriers to Scale: Algae Crop Protection Workshop Summary Report
This report summarizes key takeaways from the 2021 Algae Crop Protection Workshop, including strategies to overcome the significant technical challenge of pests to the scaling and process intensification of the algae industry.
November 12, 2021
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GREET the Dawn of a New Day in Sustainable Aviation Fuels
We need sustainable aviation fuels and efficient aircraft technologies to meet decarbonization goals by 2050. Argonne’s GREET model can help guide the airline industry and jet fuel producers in the right direction.
November 4, 2021
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DOE's BETO Releases Notice of Intent to Scale Up Biorefineries
DOE's Bioenergy Technologies Office is releasing a notice of intent to post a funding opportunity later this year for scaling up of biofuels and bioproducts in refineries.
October 29, 2021
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels from Low-Carbon Ethanol Production
With cleaner technologies and regenerative farming practices, low-carbon ethanol can be converted into sustainable aviation fuels. Argonne’s GREET model simulation shows a path to zero-carbon jet fuel from corn-based ethanol.
October 20, 2021
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