Bioenergy Technologies Office

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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Webinar: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Strategy at the Bioenergy Technologies Office Presentation Slides

September 15, 2021

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DOE Announces Nearly $65 Million for Biofuels Research to Reduce Airplane and Ship Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $64.7 million in funding for projects focused on producing cost-effective, low-carbon biofuels to replace petroleum fuels used in heavy-duty forms of transportation, like airplanes and ships.

September 9, 2021

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces More Than $64 Million for Biofuels Research to Reduce Transportation Emissions

Today, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $64 million in funding for 22 projects focused on developing technologies and processes that produce low-cost, low-carbon biofuels. Biofuels are made up of renewable resources and can power he

September 9, 2021

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Unlock the Power to Predict: NREL Model Benefits Biomass-to-Fuel Reactor Design

Bioprose Blog: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers can accurately predict reaction rates and optimal conditions for making biofuels. Their secret? Complex math to sketch the intricate chemistry and physics that drive catalytic fast...

August 6, 2021

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