The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Bioprose: Bioenergy R&D Blog is a key resource for scientific information on the U.S. bioeconomy. The blog posts provide technical knowledge that shows how BETO sustainably develops biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts. Each blog will also communicate how researchers are making progress in enhancing U.S. energy security and competitive advantage.

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2023 Billion-Ton Report: BETO Feedstock Project Lead Provides Insight on Pivotal Biomass Analysis
2023 Billion-Ton Report: BETO Feedstock Project Lead Provides Insight on Pivotal Biomass Analysis
April 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a robust analysis, the 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23), showcasing how America could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year while still meeting the projected demand for food, feed, fiber, conventional forest products, and exports. The impact of this comprehensive analysis is far-reaching and DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Technology Manager, Dr. Mark Elless, managed the development of BT23 which was led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Women’s History Month—2023 Billion-Ton Report: Trailblazing Foresters Contributing to the Future of Forestry Land-Based Biomass Resources
Women’s History Month—2023 Billion-Ton Report: Trailblazing Foresters Contributing to the Future of Forestry Land-Based Biomass Resources
March 27, 2024
On March 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23), which shows that the United States could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year.
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World’s First Ethanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant Paves the Way for Commercial Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
World’s First Ethanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant Paves the Way for Commercial Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
February 29, 2024
In January 2024, the first commercial production facility for converting ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel opened in Soperton, Georgia. Supported by DOE’s Bioenergy Technology Office (BETO), LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuel Facility will produce nine million gallons of SAF and one million gallons of renewable diesel in its first year of operations and will provide significant benefits for the local economy.
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Bioenergy Pioneer Awarded DOE’s Highest Recognition and Leaves an Extensive Legacy in the Renewable Energy Industry
Bioenergy Pioneer Awarded DOE’s Highest Recognition and Leaves an Extensive Legacy in the Renewable Energy Industry
February 21, 2024
Kevin Craig retired in December 2023 after nearly two decades of service to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO).
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