OCED announced up to $2.2 billion in award commitments for two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs). The two awardees, Gulf Coast H2Hub and Midwest H2Hub, will help accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen across the nation. OCED's H2Hubs program aims to kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure while strengthening American energy independence and security. Read the DOE press release here.
The Gulf Coast H2Hub proposes to produce clean hydrogen from both water through electrolysis and from natural gas while utilizing carbon capture and storage. These proposed investments in clean hydrogen aim to contribute to lifting off the U.S. national clean hydrogen network. This H2Hub is headquartered in Texas and is expected to create approximately 45,000 direct jobs over the project’s lifetime. Learn more here.
 The Midwest H2Hub plans to leverage the region’s diverse energy sources (including renewable wind energy, natural gas, and nuclear energy) to support the decarbonization of industries including steel and glass production, manufacturing, power generation, refining, and heavy-duty transportation across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. The Midwest Hydrogen Hub anticipates creating about 12,000 direct jobs over the project’s lifetime. Learn more here.
OCED released the Portfolio Insights Learning from Case Studies: Financing and Development Approaches from Recent First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Projects. This report shares observed strategies from startups and smaller developers for overcoming capital and capability gaps. The report profiles eight companies and highlights common features that enabled the successful deployment of 21 FOAK projects. Read the report here.
DOE published its Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) report. This groundbreaking report discusses comprehensive strategies for scaling domestic SAF production and positioning the United States as a global leader in the SAF economy. The report examines the policies shaping the future of SAF, the economic impact of industry-wide adoption, and the latest on SAF technologies and innovations. Read the report here.
NOVEMBER AWARDS
In November, OCED awarded 10 projects across 11 states and nine tribal nations as part of six programs including, Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilot Projects; Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land; Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas; Industrial Demonstrations Program; Long-Duration Energy Storage; and Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs). View the November project awards here.
Responses to OCED’s Request for Information (RFI) in support of the Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program are due by December 17. OCED is requesting public input on additional approaches that current and future DOE programs could implement to help DAC technology developers address challenges in raising project investment capital and achieving sustained facility operations. The goal of the RFI is to understand how federal funding may complement existing DOE funding mechanisms in support of DAC technology commercialization. View the RFI and submit your feedback here.
Demonstrate, Deploy, Decarbonize 2024 is hosted by DOE and serves to connect leaders, experts, and decision-makers from across the private sector, government, and broader stakeholder ecosystem—all focused on accelerating the deployment of critical energy and decarbonization technologies and supply chains in the United States. Learn more here.
OCED hosted a Carbon Management Industry Day to discuss OCED’s upcoming funding opportunities for direct air capture and large-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storge technologies. The event featured presentations about the NEPA process, community benefits and analysis components of OCED projects, as well as a panel discussion on creating and managing complex project partnerships. Watch the recording here.
OCED hosted a webinar on its intent to fund up to $1.3 billion for transformational carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. The session included an overview of the Notice of Intent, additional details about the three topic areas, and key applications requirements. Watch the webinar recording here.
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