Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001190
Apply for DE FOA 0001190
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small and Large Scale Pilots for Reducing the Cost of CO2 Capture and Compression" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Feb 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $143,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity DE-FOA-0001190, titled "Small and Large Scale Pilots for Reducing the Cost of CO2 Capture and Compression," is a Department of Energy effort administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) aimed at lowering the cost and improving the performance of carbon capture systems used at coal-fired power plants. The focus is specifically on post-combustion carbon dioxide capture (capturing CO2 from flue gas after combustion) and on supersonic compression approaches for compressing captured CO2. The underlying goal is to move these technologies forward through pilot-scale demonstrations that can reduce technical risk, generate real operating data, and accelerate readiness for wider commercial deployment on both new and existing coal-based electric generating units.
The announcement seeks applications for pilot testing at two different scales for post-combustion CO2 capture technology systems, indicating an interest in both smaller pilot validations and larger, more representative pilot operations that better mimic real plant conditions. In parallel, it also seeks pilot-scale testing of supersonic compression systems, which are intended to compress CO2 more efficiently than conventional multi-stage compressors by leveraging high-speed flow and related thermodynamic effects. In practical terms, the FOA is looking for projects that can prove these capture and compression concepts under realistic operating conditions, with attention to sustained operation, integration issues, and measurable improvements in cost, energy use, and overall system performance.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE is likely to have substantial involvement during project execution rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. Cost sharing is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget. The opportunity was broadly open to an unrestricted set of applicants (subject to any clarifications in the full text), which typically means eligibility could include private companies, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations capable of conducting pilot-scale engineering and testing work.
DOE anticipated making about 17 awards under this program, with an estimated total funding amount of $143.5 million. The award floor and ceiling were not specified in the summary data, which often means project sizes could vary by topic area and pilot scale, with final amounts determined during negotiation and selection. The funding is associated with CFDA 81.089, Fossil Energy Research and Development, aligning it with DOE programs focused on improving and modernizing fossil-based energy systems while addressing emissions.
Key dates from the listing show the opportunity was posted February 23, 2015, with an application deadline of March 30, 2015, and an archive date of April 30, 2015, indicating it is a closed opportunity today but still useful as a reference for understanding DOE priorities and typical program structure in carbon capture and compression. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Amanda J. Lopez at NETL (304-285-4220, amanda.lopez@netl.doe.gov). For complete details, the full announcement was hosted via FedConnect under DE-FOA-0001190.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DE-FOA-0001190
What is DE-FOA-0001190?
DE-FOA-0001190 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity announcement titled "Small and Large Scale Pilots for Reducing the Cost of CO2 Capture and Compression." It was administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and focused on advancing carbon capture and CO2 compression technologies through pilot-scale demonstrations.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The primary goal was to lower the cost and improve the performance of carbon capture systems used at coal-fired power plants. DOE aimed to move promising technologies forward by supporting pilot projects that reduce technical risk, generate real operating data, and improve readiness for broader commercial deployment on new and existing coal-based electric generating units.
Which parts of the carbon capture process does the FOA focus on?
The FOA focused on two key areas: (1) post-combustion CO2 capture systems (capturing CO2 from flue gas after combustion) and (2) supersonic compression approaches for compressing captured CO2.
What does "post-combustion CO2 capture" mean in this context?
In this FOA, post-combustion CO2 capture refers to technologies designed to capture carbon dioxide from flue gas after fuel has been burned. The emphasis was on demonstrating these systems at pilot scale under conditions relevant to coal-fired power plants.
What is "supersonic compression" and why was it included?
Supersonic compression systems were included because they are intended to compress CO2 more efficiently than conventional multi-stage compressors. The FOA description highlights that these approaches leverage high-speed flow and related thermodynamic effects, and DOE was seeking pilot-scale testing to validate performance under realistic operating conditions.
What kind of projects was DOE looking for?
DOE was looking for pilot-scale projects that could prove capture and compression concepts under realistic operating conditions, including sustained operation, integration considerations, and measurable improvements in cost, energy use, and overall system performance.
What pilot scales were included for post-combustion CO2 capture?
The FOA sought applications for pilot testing at two different scales for post-combustion CO2 capture systems. This signaled interest in both smaller pilot validations and larger, more representative pilot operations that better mimic real plant conditions.
Did the FOA also support pilot-scale work for CO2 compression?
Yes. In parallel with capture pilots, the FOA sought pilot-scale testing of supersonic CO2 compression systems.
What type of award mechanism was used?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. That structure generally indicates DOE expected substantial involvement during project execution, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
Was cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was described as broadly open to an unrestricted set of applicants (subject to any clarifications in the full text). Based on the summary, eligibility could include private companies, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations capable of conducting pilot-scale engineering and testing work.
How many awards did DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making about 17 awards under this program.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $143.5 million.
Were minimum and maximum award sizes listed?
No. The award floor and ceiling were not specified in the summary information. This often suggests project sizes could vary by topic area and pilot scale, with final amounts determined during negotiation and selection.
Which CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The funding was associated with CFDA 81.089, Fossil Energy Research and Development.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The key dates indicate it is a closed opportunity today. It was posted on February 23, 2015, had an application deadline of March 30, 2015, and an archive date of April 30, 2015.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
For complete details, the full announcement was hosted via FedConnect under DE-FOA-0001190.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Amanda J. Lopez at NETL at 304-285-4220 or amanda.lopez@netl.doe.gov.
Which DOE organization administered this program?
The effort was administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), under the U.S. Department of Energy.
What kinds of performance outcomes did DOE want projects to demonstrate?
The FOA emphasized outcomes such as measurable improvements in cost, energy use, and overall system performance, along with evidence of sustained operation, reduced technical risk, and practical integration under realistic operating conditions.
What types of power plants were most directly targeted?
The FOA targeted carbon capture systems used at coal-fired power plants, with an intent to accelerate deployment on both new and existing coal-based electric generating units.
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