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DOE Funding Opportunity: Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery

The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking proposals to advance technologies for the U.S. oil and natural gas supply chain. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE) - National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) - Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Division of Transport and Storage - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development projects in three main areas: - Enhanced Resource Utilization and Production Technologies - Laboratory validation of catalysts and unit operations - Field validation of full system prototypes - Resilient Infrastructure Technologies Enhancement - Modernization and resilience improvements for oil and natural gas infrastructure - Adoption of advanced digital technologies (AI, machine learning, digital twins, IoT, edge computing) - Hydrocarbon Infrastructure Test Sites - Establishment and operation of test sites for technology validation and deployment - Funding Details: - Total available federal funding: approximately $65.5 million - Individual awards: $1 million to $28 million - Minimum 20% cost share required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on digital transformation and advanced technology adoption - Domestic performance of work required - Eligibility restrictions, including prohibition on 'Entities of Concern' - Open to a broad range of eligible applicants; no specific OEMs or vendors named

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory seeks proposals to advance cost-effective technologies for improving the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the U.S. oil and natural gas supply chain. The funding supports research and development efforts focused on enhancing resource utilization, modernizing infrastructure, and accelerating digital transformation within the sector. The program aims to reduce wasted natural gas, improve infrastructure efficiency, and accelerate adoption of advanced digital technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT. The total program funding is approximately $65.5 million, with expected awards ranging from $1 to $28 million.

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