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DOE awarding $15M to 3 algae-based biofuel and bioproducts projects

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This funding will advance the research and development of advanced biofuel technologies to speed the commercialization of renewable, domestically produced, and affordable fossil-fuel replacements. Global Algae Innovations. Global Algae Innovations Inc., Algenol Biotech LLC.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Denver, Colo. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Groundwork Renewables Inc., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. San Diego, Calif. Louisville, Colo. Tustin, Calif. Montgomery Center, Vt. Austin, Texas First Solar Inc., Tempe, Ariz. Sand City, Calif.

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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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Earth Energy Renewables, LLC. Georgia Institute of Technology. University of California - San Diego. Innovation and optimization of the Szego Mill for reliable, efficient, and successful up-scaling of the deacetylation and mechanical refining process for biofuel production. University of North Dakota. 1,999,882.

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Sandia, ASU collaborate on algae computational modeling, look for algae pond predators

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ATP 3 is funded by the DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office. ATP 3 partners include Sandia; ASU; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo; the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta; and the algae companies San Diego-based Cellana Inc.

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DOE Investing Up to $78M Investment in Two Consortia Targeting Algae-Based and Biomass-Based Bio-Hydrocarbon Fuels and Infrastructure; $1.6M for Ethanol Blends Fueling Infrastructure

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The two cross-functional groups will seek to break down critical barriers to the commercialization of algae-based and biomass-based advanced renewable transportation fuels. Louis, MO), NAABB will develop a systems approach for sustainable commercialization of algal biofuel (such as renewable gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) and bioproducts.

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DOE to award more than $27M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects

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The BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to Keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment funding opportunity is jointly funded by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office and Advanced Manufacturing Office. Partners include BASF and University of Georgia.

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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Field testing will be conducted at a renewable power generation site in California to capture operational data on the novel process and material combination under real conditions. Data will be used to advise techno-economics and life cycle analysis of the technology. DOE Funding: $799,981; Non-DOE Funding: $199,995; Total: $999,976.

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