[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 30, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-21374] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: August 30, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Golden Field Office; Notice of Financial Assistance Award to Amoco Corporation AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Noncompetitive Financial Assistance Award. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.7, is announcing its intention to award a noncompetitive cooperative agreement to The AMOCO Corporation for continuing research and development activities to advance the commercialization of cellulosic biomass to ethanol fuels for vehicular use. ADDRESSES: Questions regarding this announcement may be addressed to the U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Office, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden Colorado 80401, Attention: Matt Barron, Contract Specialist at (303) 275-4787. The Contracting Officer is John W. Meeker. The Project Manager is G. William Ives at (303) 275-4755. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The AMOCO Corporation has been conducting research for a number of years to develop processes to cost effectively convert cellulose from biomass to ethanol fuel for use by vehicles. Successful completion of this research and demonstration will result in technology which can convert waste paper or other renewable wood based products to ethanol at a cost competitive with conventional gasoline. DOE has performed a review in accordance with 10 CFR 600.7 and has made a determination of restricted eligibility pursuant to 10 CFR 600.7(b)(2)(i)(B) and 10 CFR 600.7(b)(2)(i)(D). Subject to eligibility determinations, the Department of Energy intends to make a financial assistance award to AMOCO Corp. to undertake this activity. The total project is estimated to cost $1,772,108 of which $1,022,108 will be provided by the recipient and $750,000 will be provided by DOE. The anticipated period of performance is twelve (12) months. The estimated date of award is Sept 15, 1994. Issued in Golden, Colorado on August 18, 1994. John W. Mecker, Contracting Officer, Golden Field Office. [FR Doc. 94-21374 Filed 8-29-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-M