Biotechnology now plays a major role in much of our lives - from increasing crop yields to developing new medical treatments involving gene therapy. The Office of Fossil Energy utilizes this science by conducting research into biology, biochemistry, microbiology and bioengineering and their application for the development of clean, efficient electric power generation with minimal environmental impacts and for the production of clean fuels from coal.
The Office of Fossil Energy's bioprocessing activities focus on two main categories of research (with examples):
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PROJECT INFO
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PROGRAM CONTACTS
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Robert Romanosky National Energy Technology Laboratory PO Box 880 U.S. Dept. of Energy Morgantown, WV 26507 304-285-4721 |
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Regis Conrad Office of Fossil Energy FE-22 U.S. Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585 301-903-2827 |
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Samuel Biondo Office of Fossil Energy (FE-22) U.S. Dept. of Energy Washington, DC 20585 301-903-2700 |
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