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Approved Categorical Exclusions

Date	Title	Recipient Name	Location	DOE NETL Sponsor Sort descending
2023-09-13	Tulare County Carbon Sequestration Project (270.35 KB)	Prime: Advanced Resources International Subs: Stanford University, Calgren, Cari Johnson, Visage, Los Alamos National Laboratory, SEEN, Dansk	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-03-02	Resource Assessment for CO2 Storage via Accelerated Carbonation Reaction w/ Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) (175.33 KB)	Prime: University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Subs: University of Nebraska - Kearny, University of Nebraska - Omaha, Hawkins Construction Company	Multiple sites, NE	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2025-07-22	Alaska Railbelt Carbon Capture and Storage (ARCCS) Project (Subtask 2.4) (357.07 KB)	Prime: University of Alaska Fairbanks Subs: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Alaska Geologic Materials Center, Advanced Instrument Lab, Core Laboratories, GeoSep Services, Global Geolab, Institute of Northern Engineering, IRF Group, Looking Glass,	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-11-16	Coal Creek Carbon Capture: Site Characterization and Permitting (161.36 KB)	Prime: University of North Dakota EERC Subs: NESET	Grand Forks, ND;Tioga, ND	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-03-02	Sutter Co. CO2 Capture and Storage Project, Northern California (189.47 KB)	Prime: Gas Technology Insititute Subs: OXY LCV, Carbon Solutions, Frontier Energy, Stanford University, Projeo, University of Utah, NMIMT	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-06-13	Mafic Rock Mapping and Analysis for Carbon Mineralization (Subtask 3.2 - Twin Sisters Olive Mine and The Geysers Geothermal Area (17.95 MB)	Prime: University of Texas - Austin Subs: Columbia University - Lamont	Burro Mountain, CA	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-04-26	Subsurface Carbon Mineralization Resources in Hawaii Basalt (226.22 KB)	Prime: University of Hawaii; Subs: Hawaii Field Site, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory	Honolulu, HI, Hilo, HI,Berkeley, CA	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-10-26	Bluebonnet Sequestration Project (637.9 KB)	Prime: Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub LLC Sub: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2024-03-25	Identify and characterize New Mexico CO2 storage locations. (170.34 KB)	Prime: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Subs: Los Alamos National Lab, General Electric - Niskayuna	Socoro, NM; Los Alamos, NM; Schenectady, NY	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-07-21	Subsurface Seismic Structural Characterization of the Hogback Monocline (152.43 KB)	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	San Juan Basin, NM	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-07-28	Mafic Rock Mapping and Analysis for Carbon Mineralization (Subtask 3.2 - KCAC Mine) (17.94 MB)	Prime: University of Texas - Austin Subs: Columbia University - Lamont	Bellingham, WA; Castle Rock Springs, CA	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2023-03-07	Mafic Rock Mapping and Analysis for Carbon Mineralizaion (206.8 KB)	Prime: University of Texas - Austin Subs: Columbia University - Lamont	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2025-01-23	Site Characterization for Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub (392.01 KB)	Prime: OXY Subs: Tetra Tech, Stratum Reservoir, SpecTIR LLC, Arcadis, Xcalibur, Arista, Aubudon, Dawson, Intertek, Aquageo, Galileo, Acutech, OLI, University of Texas-Austin, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, EXP Energy Services, GHD Services, Parag	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2024-07-26	Coal Creek Carbon Capture: Site Characterization and Permitting (144.19 KB)	Prime: University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) Subs: None	Mclean County, ND	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
2025-01-14	Advancing Efficient Flue Gas CO2 Capture and Conversion (EC3) for Extremophile Algae to Produce Cattle Feed and Biodegradable Mu (356.28 KB)	Prime: Washington State University Subs: PNNL, Integrated Lipid Biofuels, LLC, Kentucky State University,	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-09-24	Teras DAC (347.6 KB)	Prime: Siemens Energy, Inc. Subs: California Resources Corp, University of California, BerkeleyPrime: Siemens Energy, Inc. Subs: California Resources Corp, University of California, Berkeley	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-12-13	Conversion of Algal Biomass for Low-Carbon Agricultural Bioproducts (389.33 KB)	Prime: Auburn University Subs: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, DVO	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-06-11	AGILE: Algal GHG Reduction by Increasing CO2 Utilization and Lowering Emissions (141.84 KB)	Prime: University of Illinois Subs: Global Algae Innovations, City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP)	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-11-26	ALBUS: Algae-Based Bioproducts Utilizing Sorbent-Captured CO2 (382.53 KB)	Prime: Southwest Technologies Subs: Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Sandia National Lab, University of Arizona, Tucson Electric Power	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-05-14	RECLAIM: Recycling Effluent and Carbon dioxide through Algae-based Innovative Materials (169.37 KB)	Clearas Water Recovery	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-11-06	CO2 Conversion to C (376.63 KB)	Prime: TDA Research, Inc. Subs: North Carolina State University, University of Colorado Denver Prime: TDA Research, Inc. Subs: North Carolina State University, University of Colorado Denver	Multiples Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-12-02	Development of a Synergetic Process for Algae-based Non-isocyanate Polyurethane (Nipu) Production From CO2 (353.87 KB)	Prime: Quasar Energy Group Subs: Algix, University of Missouri, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, GreenSolus Engineering LLC	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-07-03	Algae-to-Asphalt: Sequestration of Anthropogenic CO2 in Roadway Construction (134.33 KB)	Prime: Arizona State University Subs: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, DPE Materials	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-06-18	Algal conversion of flue gas CO2 to polymer feedstock (134.03 KB)	Global Algae Innovations	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-11-12	Project ADAPT: Accelerating Decarbonization via Advanced Production Technologies (382.09 KB)	Prime: LanzaTech Subs: None	Skokie, IL	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-11-13	Elevating Sustainable Protein Production: High-Pressure Oxyhydrogen Technology for Commercial Readiness (381.9 KB)	Prime: Air Protein; Subs: None	San Leandro, CA	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-11-13	Evaluating and optimizing thermal-chemical reaction parameters using a Joule heating reactor for converting CO2 into carbon mono (445.02 KB)	Prime: Auburn University Subs: Michigan State University, Washington University in St. Louis, Polykala Technologies LLC	Multiple Sites, Multiple State	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-05-23	Production of Plant Fertilizers and Bioproducts with Nitrogen-fixing (134.27 KB)	Prime: MicroBio Engineering Inc; Subs: Sandia National Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-10-29	Converting CO2 to Carbon Nanotubes via Tandem Thermocatalytic Processes (376.28 KB)	Prime: Washington University at St. Louis Subs: University at Buffalo	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-06-18	Engineering-Scale Validation of Novel Algae CO2 Capture and Bioproducts Technology (163.42 KB)	Prime: Helios-NRG, LLC Subs: SUNY Buffalo, Freshwater Institute, Bozeman Fish Technology Center, National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC)	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2025-01-24	Continuous Algae-based Carbon Capture and Utilization (CACCU) to Transform Economics and Environmental Impacts (369.67 KB)	Prime: Texas A&M University Subs: Washington University and University of Missouri	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
2024-08-05	Green Methanol Production from Atmospheric CO2 (205.95 KB)	Prime: Susteon Inc. Sub: Johnson Matthey	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2025-01-10	ATLAS - Arbor BiCRS Pilot (350.2 KB)	Prime: Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation (AERC) Subs: Idaho National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Kelly Space & Technology, Inc. (KST), Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Fdn, Carbon Containment Lab, Rio Bravo Rocklin, Technical	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-05-13	Subtask 1.6 Basin Electric Carbon Storage Research Project – Novel Monitoring Techniques (157.94 KB)	Prime: UND - EERC	Multiple sites, ND	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-12-19	Fine-Grained Basalt Additions to Croplands for Enhanced Mineralization with Multi-Phase Monitoring, Reporting and Verification ( (384.43 KB)	Prime: Lithos Carbon Inc Subs: None	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-12-19	Integrated, Multi-Pathway CDR Testbed Facility at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (353.29 KB)	Prime: University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center Subs: None	Grand Forks, ND	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-03-25	California Direct Air Capture Hub Front-End Engineering Design and Planning (238.47 KB)	Prime: Electric Power Research Institute Subs: Climeworks, Southern California Gas Company, Kern Community College District; California Resources Corporation; California State University Bakersfield, NREL, LLNL, University of Michigan	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-10-08	The Northwest Louisiana Regional DAC Hub (324.83 KB)	Prime: CarbonCapture, Inc. Subs: Absolute Climate, Twelve Benefit Corporation, EPRI	Multiple Sites, CA	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-03-25	Southwest Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (225.53 KB)	Prime: Arizona State University Subs: University of Arizona, Blue Engine LLC, Black & Vetach, Carbon Capture, Carbon Collect, Carbon Solutions, New Mexico Institute of Mining, Proton Green, Side Porch Consulting Group, SUNY Buffalo	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2024-07-10	Southeast Direct Air Capture (SEDAC) Hub (199.18 KB)	Prime: Southern States Energy Board Subs: 8 Rivers, Kiewit, Aircapture, CRI, ENTECH, Georgia Tech, RTI-Research, Mitternight, University of Alabama, University of Southern Alabama	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
2023-09-05	Integrated and Sustainable Pathways for CO2 Capture and Mineralization (177.47 KB)	Prime: Cornell University Subs: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Claude Bernard University Lyon; Novelis Inc.; Carbon To Stone	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion
2023-05-23	Advancing a Low-Temperature, Low-Cost DAC System Based on Organic Chemistry (185.66 KB)	Prime: The Holocene Group Sub: Oak Ridge National Laboratory	Knoxville, TN;Oak Ridge, TN	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion
2023-08-22	Converting CO2 and Alkaline Solid Wastes into Carbon-Negative Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Co-decarbonization of Mul (191.82 KB)	Prime: University of Missouri - Rolla Subs: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	Rolla, MO, Livermore, CA	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion
2023-03-07	Negative-Emissions Enabled DAC with Coupled Electro-Production of Hydrogen (178.81 KB)	Prime: University of Kentucky Subs: EPRI, ALL4, Nexant ECA, E.W. Brown Generating Station	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
2023-03-09	Algal Biorefinery Conversion of Utility CO2 to High-Value Products (ABC-UC) (228.54 KB)	Prime: Colorado State University; Subs: University of Wyoming, Living Ink Technologies, Wyoming Integrated Test Facility	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
2023-03-10	3D Printed Engineered Structures for High Performance Direct Air Capture System (192.28 KB)	Prime: TDA Research; Subs: Missouri University Sci & Tech, Schlumberger	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
2023-03-10	Amine Infused ePTFE/SiO2 Laminate Structured Sorbents as an Advanced Direct Air Capture of CO2 (180.45 KB)	Prime: Georgia Tech Research Corporation Sub: W. L. Gore and Associates	Atlanta, GA Elkton, MD	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
2023-02-01	Improved Microalgal Carbon Utilization Efficiency via CO2 Electro-conversion (164.3 KB)	Prime: Dioxide Materials Subs: NREL, Algix, AZCati	Multiple states, Multiple sites	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
2022-12-07	Photosynthesis-Driven Microalgal System to Mitigate Carbon Dioxide Emission from Power Plant Flue Gases (179.94 KB)	Prime: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Subs: HY-TEK Bio, Argonne National Laboratory, New Jersey Institute of Technology	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
2023-02-08	ALBUS: Algae-Based Bioproducts Utilizing Sorbent-Captured CO2 (202.3 KB)	Prime: Southwest Technologies Subs: Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Sandia National Lab, University of Arizona, Tucson Electric Power	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team