The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) supports research, development, and demonstration to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources for the production of biofuels and bioproducts.
2023 Billion-Ton Report
BETO released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report, which shows that the U.S. could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge
A comprehensive interagency strategy for scaling up new technologies to produce SAF on a commercial scale.
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SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap
A roadmap outlining six action areas spanning all activities to support industry in achieving the SAF Grand Challenge objectives.
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Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program (BRIDGES)
A bioenergy case study-based education curriculum to foster innovative ideas and develop critical thinking skills in students.
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DOE Leads International and Domestic Efforts for Zero-Emissions Shipping by 2050
DOE and the American Shipping Bureau are collaborating to decarbonize the maritime shipping industry after signing a new Memorandum of Understanding!
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2023 Project Peer Review Report
A comprehensive summary of stakeholder and subject-matter expert feedback on BETO’s latest research, development, and demonstration portfolio.
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AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Competition
A competition that inspires students to innovate within the commercial algae value chain, building the next generation of bioeconomy professionals.
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This DOE Energy Earthshot™ focuses on decarbonizing the fuel and chemical industry through alternative sources of carbon to advance cost-effective technologies with a minimum of 85% lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
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Program Areas
Renewable Carbon Resources
BETO develops strategies and supports technology development to mobilize renewable carbon resources.
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Bioproduct Production
BETO supports developing bio-based products and chemicals that can enable biofuel production.
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CO2 Utilization
BETO establishes research strategies and technology pathways for converting gaseous feedstocks into biofuels or bioproducts.
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Conversion Technologies
BETO is exploring a variety of conversion technologies that can be combined into pathways, from feedstock to product.
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BETO supports research, analysis, and tool development to address the economic and environmental dimensions of bioenergy and bioproducts.
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BETO is focused on lowering the risk of bioenergy production technologies through pre-pilot, pilot, and demonstration-scales.
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Transportation Biofuels
BETO’s transportation biofuels research aims to accelerate the production of climate-friendly, sustainable fuels for transportation.
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Waste-to-Energy
Wet waste, solid waste, and gaseous waste streams are potential high-impact resources for the domestic production of biofuels, bioproduct precursors,
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Just Released: 2023 Project Peer Review Report - Highlighting Expert Feedback on BETO's Portfolio
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released its 2023 Project Peer Review Report, a comprehensive summary of stakeholder and subject-matter expert feedback on BETO’s latest research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) portfolio.
April 24, 2024
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Earth Day Spotlight: BETO Technology Manager Focuses Work on Agricultural Sustainability, Environmental, and Equity Justice Impacts
Earth Day is an opportunity to recognize the importance of nurturing and protecting our environment as we strive towards a greener, more equitable future for our planet. At the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), contributions to a clean energy future are being made every day through research, development, and demonstration of technologies that mobilize domestic renewable carbon resources for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the U.S. economy.
April 22, 2024
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Celebrating Earth Day: Protecting our Planet
In celebration of Earth Day, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is highlighting some of the exciting and innovative work DOE and our national laboratories are doing to protect our planet. Researchers from DOE’s Waterborne Plastics Assessment and Collection Technologies (WaterPACT) project and Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE™) consortium are on mission to do just that!
April 22, 2024
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The Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium (ChemCatBio) Seeks Community Feedback on Local Manufacturing
If a new industrial complex that processes biomass was planned to be built within a few miles of your home, what would your thoughts be? ChemCatBio, a U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office consortium, wants to hear your questions, comments, or concerns to help find ways to increase the benefits and decrease the burden of new industry on communities.
April 22, 2024
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U.S. Department of Energy Leads International and Domestic Efforts for Zero-Emissions Shipping by 2050
The U.S. Department of Energy is advancing ambitious decarbonization targets for the maritime transportation sector, both domestically and internationally. DOE is teaming with over 15 government and industry partners in Singapore to foster partnerships and collaborate on clean energy solutions aimed at achieving net zero-emissions in the maritime sector by 2050.
April 17, 2024
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U.S. Department of Energy Leads International and Domestic Efforts for Zero-Emissions Shipping by 2050
This week at Singapore Maritime Week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing ambitious decarbonization targets for the maritime transportation sector, both domestically and internationally. DOE is teaming with over 15 government and industry partners in Singapore to foster partnerships and collaborate on clean energy solutions aimed at achieving net zero-emissions in the maritime sector by 2050. Domestically, DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is joining with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to create opportunities for data and information sharing to strengthen U.S. shipping.
April 17, 2024
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Southwest Airlines Purchases a Stake in Clean Flight
A major airline is working with DOE to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
April 16, 2024
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Connect with National Laboratory Experts to Energize Your End-of-Year and Summer Bioenergy Learning
Register today for upcoming Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program office hours to help educators extend bioenergy learning through the summer. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, has developed an easy-to-implement, ready-to-use bioenergy case study-based education curriculum.
April 15, 2024
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $18.8 Million to Advance Mixed Algae Development for Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced the MACRO: Mixed Algae Conversion Research Opportunity funding opportunity announcement (FOA). The FOA will award up to $18.8 million to address research and development (R&D) challenges in converting algae, such as seaweeds and other wet waste feedstocks, to biofuels and bioproducts that can decarbonize domestic transportation, industry, and communities.
April 10, 2024
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2023 Billion-Ton Report: BETO Feedstock Project Lead Provides Insight on Pivotal Biomass Analysis
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a robust analysis, the 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23), showcasing how America could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year while still meeting the projected demand for food, feed, fiber, conventional forest products, and exports. The impact of this comprehensive analysis is far-reaching and DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Technology Manager, Dr. Mark Elless, managed the development of BT23 which was led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
April 9, 2024
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BRIDGES Professional Development Instructor Workshop 9:00 AM May 15 to 5:00 PM May 17 EDT
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