US DoE announces biofuel refineries funding
The US Department of Energy (DoE) is making available up to $200 million (€140 million) for advanced biofuel pilot refineries.
The funds could be awarded to up to 12 projects over the next six years.
If deployed on a large scale, the commercial facilities could produce volumes that would contribute significantly to the new national renewable-fuels mandate.
‘The DoE will select breakthrough integrated biorefinery projects that have technical and economic performance data at the bench or pilot scale to prove they are ready to move a step closer toward commercial readiness,’ John Mizroch, acting assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, says.
The DOE intends the projects to come online within three to four years of each funding award. The biofuels produced from the projects are part of the effort to cut emissions while increasing security of supply and weaning the country off energy import dependence.
The funds could be awarded to up to 12 projects over the next six years.
If deployed on a large scale, the commercial facilities could produce volumes that would contribute significantly to the new national renewable-fuels mandate.
‘The DoE will select breakthrough integrated biorefinery projects that have technical and economic performance data at the bench or pilot scale to prove they are ready to move a step closer toward commercial readiness,’ John Mizroch, acting assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, says.
The DOE intends the projects to come online within three to four years of each funding award. The biofuels produced from the projects are part of the effort to cut emissions while increasing security of supply and weaning the country off energy import dependence.
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