# 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.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T14:33:34+00:00
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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.

## Data

### 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.

Methodology: 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.

| Maximum planned funding | Currency |
|---|---|
| 60 | USD |

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## Sources

- [U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office](<https://www.energy.gov/cmei/articles/doe-alternative-fuels-and-feedstocks-office-announces-intent-award-60-million>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-13)

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