ADM, Decatur, IL, will receive a $3,466,844 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office for biofuels research.
The goal of the research to take place at ADM is to improve availability of data that will support bioprocessing separations development, as well as to develop supporting technologies to improve bioprocessing separations.
This award is one of 22 nationwide totaling $64.7 million in an effort to develop technologies and processes that produce low-cost, low-carbon biofuels for heavy-duty forms of transportation like airplanes and ships.
“Biofuels are a critical component of our nation’s energy portfolio and our agriculture economy,” says Davis.
“They help reduce emissions while promoting American energy independence. This DOE grant will assist ADM and others in developing new innovations in the biofuels sector," Davis continues. "I look forward to watching ADM utilize this grant and continuing to partner with industry stakeholders to further promote the production and use of biofuels.”
Todd Werpy, senior vice president and chief science officer, ADM, says the company is on the cutting edge of new research and technologies to accelerate more sustainable and cost-effective production of biosolutions.
“This project will help continue to advance our innovative work and expand the frontier of responsible, plant-based products that consumers are increasingly using every single day," says Werpy.
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm notes decarbonizing transportation is an essential part of the path to a net-zero carbon future.
"While electrification of smaller vehicles is gaining momentum, larger vehicles like planes will still rely on liquid fuels for the near future,” says Granholm.
“This investment will accelerate the deployment of bioenergy technologies and mobilize public clean energy investment in the biofuels, chemical, and agricultural industries, which can lead to new good-paying jobs across the bioenergy supply chain and increased investment in rural economies.”
More details on the project can be found here.
