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The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) advances technologies related to affordable, reliable, and secure use of fossil fuels that are important to our Nation’s security and economic prosperity while developing technological solutions for the prudent and sustainable development of our domestic coal, oil, gas, and critical minerals resources. FE conducts cutting-edge research, development and demonstration (RD&D) that focuses on promoting energy security, sustaining American leadership and innovation through early-stage RD&D, and developing breakthrough technologies that will ultimately lower American energy costs.
Areas of Focus
Coal and Carbon Utilization
Accelerating coal conversion into value-added products and supporting carbon capture, transport, and storage with a focus on enhanced oil and gas recovery
Advanced Energy Systems
Strengthening the reliability of our energy system and bolstering America’s competitiveness and supply chain security through demonstrating advanced energy systems
Natural Gas Regulation
Reviewing applications for import and/or export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act
Natural Gas Regulation
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Monthly Imports and Exports
Monthly Reporting Guidelines
2022 CHRES Research Associate Juan Flores Garcia working on a presentationEngagement
Engaging with communities, workers, tribes, and local and regional stakeholders
Funding
Investing in research of technologies that could produce an abundance of domestic fossil energy and critical minerals
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FE Careers and Internships
FE is looking for enthusiastic, driven professionals to join our team and help define the future of energy. We are seeking highly skilled individuals who are passionate about advancing FE's mission, which is focused on advancing technologies related to affordable, reliable, and secure use of fossil fuels and development of our domestic coal, oil, gas, and critical minerals resources. Find out more about our career opportunities and apply today.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 29National Lab Capabilities and Engagement Mechanisms for Critical Minerals and Materials WebinarStarts September 29th, 2025 - 12:00 PM EDT View Event Details for National Lab Capabilities and Engagement Mechanisms for Critical Minerals and Materials Webinar
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Leadership
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The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
U.S. Department of Energy
Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585