The Office of Energy R&D announced the Clean Fuels Call for Proposals, delivered under the Energy Innovation Program (EIP). The Call will target research and development, pilot, and demonstration proposals that support the development of sustainable, cost-effective technologies critical to Canada’s leadership in the global clean fuels transition. This Call will invest in the clean fuels value chain, supporting technologies that facilitate production, transport and storage.
Call objectives
The call has two focus areas:
In focus area 1 – Clean Fuels Production, the selected projects aim to:
- Advance innovative technologies to produce clean fuels and relevant biorefinery products.
- Reduce the lifecycle carbon intensity of clean fuels.
- Increase the availability of low-impact feedstocks for clean fuels production.
- Improve and assess the logistics, economics, and scalability of clean fuel production processes.
In focus area 2 – Clean Fuels Transport and Storage, the selected projects aim to:
- Improve the safety and integrity of transport materials and storage methods to prevent leaks and contamination.
- Develop more efficient transport and storage solutions, reducing energy losses, carbon footprint and costs.
- Facilitate the integration of clean fuels into existing energy infrastructures.
- Develop novel non-infrastructure solutions for safe and efficient transportation of low-volume clean fuels.
For the purpose of this Call, a clean fuel is a liquid or gaseous fuel with a significantly lower lifecycle carbon intensity than unabated fossil fuels. Examples include advanced biofuels and low-carbon ammonia, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen.
For more information regarding the Call, including the objectives of each focus area, please visit the Call’s web page where you will also find a recorded informational video to support your navigation of the application process.
How to apply
The Call’s project selection process has two phases:
- Expression of Interest (EOI) phase, open to all eligible applicants
- Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase, open to invited applicants only
To apply, applicants must complete and submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) via the application portal by 1:00 p.m. ET on April 8, 2025.
For any questions regarding the call, please contact the Program at eipcleanfuels-piecombustiblespropres@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
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