September 9, 2021 – Representative Rodney Davis announced today that Archers-Daniel-Midland in Decatur will receive a $3,466,844 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office for biofuels research. The goal of the research to take place at ADM is to improve availability of data that will support bioprocessing separations development, as well as to develop supporting technologies to improve bioprocessing separations. More details on the project can be found here.
This award is one of 22 nationwide totaling $64.7M in an effort to develop technologies and processes that produce low-cost, low-carbon biofuels for heavy-duty forms of transportation like airplanes and ships.
“Biofuels are a critical component of our nation’s energy portfolio and our agriculture economy,” said Davis. “They help reduce emissions while promoting American energy independence. This DOE grant will assist ADM and others in developing new innovations in the biofuels sector. I look forward to watching ADM utilize this grant and continuing to partner with industry stakeholders to further promote the production and use of biofuels.”
