Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Clean Fuels & Products Shot: Supporting Carbon Utilization Products via Electrochemical Conversion and Refinery and Petrochemical Facilities Retrofitting
ID: 355167Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355167

Additional Information

https://NETL-Exchange.energy.gov/
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    Description

    The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is offering a funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) aimed at supporting projects focused on carbon utilization products through electrochemical conversion and the retrofitting of refinery and petrochemical facilities. This initiative seeks to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 by developing sustainable feedstocks and conversion technologies, with funding totaling approximately $16 million allocated for two primary areas: engineering-scale testing of electrochemical systems and feasibility studies for refinery retrofitting. Eligible applicants include a wide range of domestic entities, and applications must be submitted via the NETL eXCHANGE platform by August 27, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ursula J. Drake at 412-386-9293 or via email at Ursula.Drake@netl.doe.gov.

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    Ursula.Drake@netl.doe.gov
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    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003018_Amd_000001.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for projects focusing on carbon utilization products via electrochemical conversion and retrofitting refinery and petrochemical facilities. This FOA, DE-FOA-0003018, aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through developing sustainable feedstocks and conversion technologies. The funding of approximately $16 million will support two areas: engineering-scale testing of electrochemical systems for converting CO2 into value-added products (Topic Area 1), and feasibility studies for retrofitting refineries for carbon conversion (Topic Area 2). Eligible applicants include domestic entities such as universities, for-profits, non-profits, and governmental entities, as well as foreign entities with approved waivers. Applications must be submitted through NETL eXCHANGE by August 27, 2024. The anticipated selection notifications will be issued by January 15, 2025, with the period of performance varying by topic area. Key aspects of applications include comprehensive techno-economic and life cycle analyses, addressing potential challenges and demonstrating integration of CO2 processes. Projects selected must align with DOE's goals, particularly advancing equity and supporting disadvantaged communities, which is a mandate of the Justice40 initiative. Compliance with terms such as the Davis-Bacon Act and domestic content requirements is also essential for funded projects.
    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003018.pdf
    The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the U.S. Department of Energy aims to provide $16 million to support research and development of carbon conversion technologies in two areas: electrochemical conversion of CO2 and retrofitting existing refinery and petrochemical facilities. The deadline for full applications is August 27, 2024, with expected selections announced by January 15, 2025. Applicants must register with various systems including NETL eXCHANGE, SAM, and FedConnect, and are required to provide a 20% cost share for their proposed projects.
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    The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, titled "Clean Fuels & Product Shot." The purpose of this FOA, numbered DE-FOA-0003018, is to promote the development of carbon utilization products through electrochemical conversion and retrofitting refinery petrochemical facilities. Interested applicants can access instructions and application packages on the NETL eXCHANGE website, where they can search for specific FOAs by title or number. This funding initiative reflects the federal government's commitment to advancing clean energy technologies and reducing carbon emissions by supporting innovative projects in energy conversion and refinery improvement. Applicants are encouraged to review detailed guidelines provided in the full FOA document to ensure compliance with requirements and objectives. This funding opportunity aims to catalyze significant advancements in the energy sector while fostering sustainability.
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