Research Facilities

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s bioenergy research is underway at several specialized research centers and user facilities.  These include:

BioEnergy Science Center

The mission of the BioEnergy Science Center at ORNL is to revolutionize how bioenergy is processed within five years. Leading experts at ORNL are working with others to develop alternative fuel solutions that are clean, viable and affordable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels.

Center for Bioenergy Sustainability

The Center for Bioenergy Sustainability is a leading resource for dealing with the environmental impacts and ultimate sustainability of biomass production for conversion to biofuels and bio-based products. Its purpose is to use science and analysis to understand the sustainability of current and potential future bioenergy production and distribution; to identify approaches to enhance bioenergy sustainability; and to serve as an independent source for the highest quality data and analysis.

Highlights

Biomass as Feedstock for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry

Effects of Intermediate Ethanol Blends on Legacy Vehicles and Small Non-Road Engines

Upcoming Events

  • Biomass 2012: July 10-11 Washington D.C. The U.S. Department of Energy's Biomass Program will host its fifth annual conference, Biomass 2012: Confronting Challenges, Creating Opportunities – Sustaining a Commitment to Bioenergy, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. This year's conference will examine the dynamic playing field of bioenergy in 2012 as exciting new technologies move forward within a shifting policy, tax, and economic landscape.

  • November 5-8, 2012: 9th Biennial Short rotation Woody Crops Operations Working Group Conference.