Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery

The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking proposals to advance cost-effective technologies for improving the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the United States oil and natural gas supply chain. The funding opportunity spans research and development efforts focused on enhancing resource utilization, modernizing infrastructure, and accelerating digital transformation within the sector. Key areas of focus include enhanced resource utilization and production technologies, resilient infrastructure technologies enhancement, and hydrocarbon infrastructure test sites. Applicants must demonstrate a clear path to commercialization and emphasize domestic manufacturing and job creation. • Topic Area 1: Enhanced Resource Utilization and Production Technologies • Topic Area 2: Resilient Infrastructure Technologies Enhancement • Topic Area 3: Hydrocarbon Infrastructure Test Sites • Minimum cost share requirement: 20% of total project costs • Expected total available funding: $65,500,000 in Federal funding • Application deadline: September 22, 2026, 5 p.m. ET