U.S. energy department signals up to $60 million for alternative fuels
The department expects a November notice covering biomass depots, refinery integration and a hydrogen-natural-gas blending pilot.
Event / data period: 2026-10-13
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The U.S. Department of Energy said on October 13 that it intends to make up to $60 million available for alternative chemicals, fuels, fertilizers and feedstock technologies. The department expects to publish the funding notice, or NOFO, in November 2026; the announcement is not a grant award and does not name selected projects.
The proposed scope covers three areas: depots that convert biomass into intermediate feedstocks, integration of those intermediates into existing refineries, and a pilot for blending hydrogen with natural gas. Eligibility, application dates and final award decisions are to be set out in the forthcoming NOFO.
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Planned U.S. alternative-fuels funding
Planning details in DOE’s October 14, 2026 announcement; final application and award terms depend on the forthcoming NOFO.
| 60 | USD |
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The amount is the maximum planned funding in millions of U.S. dollars. This is an intent announcement, not a grant disbursement or total for selected projects.
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