US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Oil and Gas

MicroSeismic

Grant in 2025
MicroSeismic, Inc. is an oilfield services company based in Houston, Texas, established in 2003. The company specializes in microseismic-based completions evaluation services, providing real-time monitoring and mapping of hydraulic fracture operations in unconventional oil and gas plays. Its offerings include completions evaluation, hydraulic fracture monitoring, and various monitoring technologies such as Passive Seismic Emission Tomography (PSET), which helps locate microseismic events and assess uncertainty in hypocenter locations. By utilizing surface, near-surface, and downhole monitoring techniques, MicroSeismic enables oil and gas companies to gain insights into reservoir responses during stimulation, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and economic outcomes. The company serves a diverse clientele in the United States and internationally.

Envana Software Solutions

Grant in 2025
Envana Software Solutions, founded in 2023 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in digital greenhouse gas emissions management and carbon accounting software-as-a-service products. The company's innovative software is designed to track, measure, analyze, and forecast emissions impacts, particularly within the oil and gas industries, but applicable to various sectors. By enhancing transparency surrounding the environmental effects of drilling, completions, and production operations, Envana's solutions provide companies with valuable insights to manage and reduce their carbon footprint effectively. The software aims to deliver a clearer understanding of emissions, enabling organizations to make informed decisions regarding their sustainability goals.

Technip Energies

Grant in 2024
Technip Energies offer innovative solutions from A to Z through cutting-edge technologies, unique design, leading engineering capabilities, construction expertise, and equipment for the energy market. The company has a demonstrated track record in green projects, including hydrogen and biofuels; energy infrastructure both onshore and offshore (LNG, downstream, sustainable chemistry, hydrogen, CO2 management and marine infrastructure.

DNV

Grant in 2024
DNV is a global quality assurance and risk management company dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. It provides digital solutions that enhance safety and optimize asset performance across various sectors, including maritime, oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure. DNV offers services such as classification, technical assurance, software solutions, and independent expert advice, which enable clients to improve safety and sustainability in their operations. The company is also involved in corporate venture capital through DNV Ventures, which invests in startups aligned with its mission of promoting safety and environmental stewardship.

ClearSign Combustion

Grant in 2024
ClearSign Technologies Corporation, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing technologies that enhance the performance and efficiency of combustion systems across various sectors, including energy, oil and gas production, and industrial processing. The company offers innovative solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and increasing overall cost-effectiveness. Its patented ClearSign Core technology, along with the Electrodynamic Combustion Controlâ„¢ platform, optimizes combustion processes by enhancing flame control and heat transfer, thereby minimizing harmful emissions. ClearSign provides a range of products, including process and boiler burners, flares, and the ClearSign Eye, which collectively address critical challenges in productivity and pollution within the industrial landscape.

Shell

Grant in 2024
Shell is a global energy company focused on the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas, along with the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, it operates in over 70 countries and employs approximately 87,000 people. Shell aims to meet the world's increasing energy demands in a responsible manner, emphasizing a transition to lower-carbon energy solutions. The company is committed to advancing sustainability through innovative technologies and practices, striving to balance economic growth with environmental and social responsibilities. Shell continuously assesses market dynamics and competitive forces to enhance its operational performance and maximize sustainable cash flow while adhering to high standards of health, safety, and ethical compliance.

LongPath Technologies

Debt Financing in 2024
LongPath Technologies is a company specializing in monitoring services for the oil and gas industry, utilizing advanced laser-based technology to enhance infrastructure oversight. Its systems are designed for long-range, continuous emissions monitoring, enabling the detection of gas leaks through the identification of molecular absorption fingerprints. This innovative approach provides clients with accurate, real-time data on emissions rates and sources across extensive areas, facilitating effective leak detection and validation of gas performance. LongPath Technologies aims to bolster operational credibility for its clients while promoting sustainable practices within the industry.

Georgia Power Company

Grant in 2024
Georgia Power Company, incorporated in 1930 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a subsidiary of The Southern Company that provides electric power and energy services to businesses and residents across the state. The company generates electricity through a diverse mix of sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy. Georgia Power is committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy, and it also operates a solar program to promote renewable energy production. Additionally, the company offers energy efficiency programs and tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Georgia.

Semplastics

Grant in 2024
Semplastics specializes in the development and supply of precision plastic-engineered components, serving various industries such as semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and oil and gas since its inception in 2000. The company is recognized for its ability to produce components with micron tolerances on critical dimensions, particularly in the context of wafer fabrication processing equipment. Semplastics combines extensive plastics manufacturing expertise with practical semiconductor processing knowledge, which is underscored by its engineering team holding numerous semiconductor process patents. This unique blend of skills allows Semplastics to deliver high-quality plastic parts that meet the specific needs of their clients in semiconductor manufacturing and development.

PG&E

Grant in 2024
PG&E Corporation, through its primary subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company, is a major utility provider in northern and central California, delivering electricity and natural gas to millions of customers. The company's service area spans from Eureka to Bakersfield, encompassing 47 of the state's 58 counties. PG&E generates electricity from a diverse mix of sources, including nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuels, and renewable energy. The company operates an extensive infrastructure, comprising approximately 18,000 circuit miles of transmission lines, over 107,000 circuit miles of distribution lines, and a natural gas system with around 43,300 miles of distribution pipelines. PG&E serves a wide range of customers, including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Established in 1995 and headquartered in San Francisco, PG&E has undergone significant restructuring, including a period of bankruptcy court supervision from January 2019 to June 2020, prior to its current operations.

CPS Technologies

Grant in 2024
CPS Technologies Corp is a leading provider of advanced materials solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal matrix composites (MMCs), which combine metals and ceramics to enhance performance and reliability across various industries. Their MMC products offer superior properties, including improved thermal conductivity, thermal expansion matching, higher stiffness, and reduced weight compared to conventional materials. CPS's AlSiC products serve multiple applications, such as microprocessor lids, heat sinks, and power substrates, among others. The company caters to diverse end markets, including transportation, automotive, energy, computing, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and oil and gas. Additionally, CPS produces baseplates and housings for radar, satellite, and avionics applications, as well as lids and heat spreaders for integrated circuits used in Internet switches and routers.

WeNeW Carbology

Grant in 2024
WeNeW Carbology produces diesel sustainably, with zero net greenhouse gas emissions.

Oscilla Power

Grant in 2024
Oscilla Power, Inc. is a renewable energy company focused on developing innovative energy harvesting solutions, particularly through its Triton wave energy converter, which aims to capture the renewable energy potential of ocean waves. The company utilizes its proprietary iMEC technology platform, which employs low-cost magnetostrictive alloys to efficiently convert mechanical energy into electricity. Oscilla Power's applications extend to utility-scale wave energy generation and downhole power solutions for the oil and gas industry. Incorporated in 2009 and based in Seattle, Washington, with satellite offices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and Kochi, India, Oscilla Power serves various sectors, including energy and financial services. The company has received support for its wave energy initiatives from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

Overseas Shipholding Group

Grant in 2024
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. is a prominent provider of energy transportation services, specializing in the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. The company, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, operates a fleet of 24 vessels registered in the United States, totaling approximately 1 million deadweight tons. Its vessels primarily serve independent oil traders, refinery operators, and both U.S. and international government entities. With a focus on maintaining a high-quality, incident-free service, Overseas Shipholding Group has established itself as a preferred cargo carrier for major oil and gas companies and traders globally.

MTR

Grant in 2024
MTR is a manufacturing company that develops and produces membrane-based separation systems for various industries. The company offers a comprehensive variety of gas separation systems for petrochemical plants, refineries, and gas processing plants. They are also custom engineered to meet the application and industry.

Technip Energies

Grant in 2024
Technip Energies offer innovative solutions from A to Z through cutting-edge technologies, unique design, leading engineering capabilities, construction expertise, and equipment for the energy market. The company has a demonstrated track record in green projects, including hydrogen and biofuels; energy infrastructure both onshore and offshore (LNG, downstream, sustainable chemistry, hydrogen, CO2 management and marine infrastructure.

LongPath Technologies

Debt Financing in 2024
LongPath Technologies is a company specializing in monitoring services for the oil and gas industry, utilizing advanced laser-based technology to enhance infrastructure oversight. Its systems are designed for long-range, continuous emissions monitoring, enabling the detection of gas leaks through the identification of molecular absorption fingerprints. This innovative approach provides clients with accurate, real-time data on emissions rates and sources across extensive areas, facilitating effective leak detection and validation of gas performance. LongPath Technologies aims to bolster operational credibility for its clients while promoting sustainable practices within the industry.

Overseas Shipholding Group

Grant in 2023
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. is a prominent provider of energy transportation services, specializing in the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. The company, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, operates a fleet of 24 vessels registered in the United States, totaling approximately 1 million deadweight tons. Its vessels primarily serve independent oil traders, refinery operators, and both U.S. and international government entities. With a focus on maintaining a high-quality, incident-free service, Overseas Shipholding Group has established itself as a preferred cargo carrier for major oil and gas companies and traders globally.

Paulsson

Grant in 2023
Paulsson is a specialized company focused on developing, manufacturing, and deploying fiber optic sensors for deep geothermal wells and other energy industry applications. They also provide data processing and imaging services, enabling industries to optimize, calibrate, and verify energy extraction, as well as monitor underground gas storage and oil and gas pipelines using advanced optical sensor solutions.

MicroSeismic

Grant in 2023
MicroSeismic, Inc. is an oilfield services company based in Houston, Texas, established in 2003. The company specializes in microseismic-based completions evaluation services, providing real-time monitoring and mapping of hydraulic fracture operations in unconventional oil and gas plays. Its offerings include completions evaluation, hydraulic fracture monitoring, and various monitoring technologies such as Passive Seismic Emission Tomography (PSET), which helps locate microseismic events and assess uncertainty in hypocenter locations. By utilizing surface, near-surface, and downhole monitoring techniques, MicroSeismic enables oil and gas companies to gain insights into reservoir responses during stimulation, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and economic outcomes. The company serves a diverse clientele in the United States and internationally.

Gulf South Machine

Grant in 2023
Gulf South Machine is a machinery manufacturing firm for precision contract in oil and gas, and heavy equipment transportation industries.

M. Davis & Sons

Grant in 2023
M. Davis & Sons is a company that specializes in building, installing, and servicing industrial facilities, leveraging its expertise in engineering and technology. The firm is adept at managing complex construction projects and offers a range of services, including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and maintenance. Its diverse customer base spans several sectors, including food and beverage, oil and gas, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and government entities. M. Davis & Sons is dedicated to delivering high-quality industrial construction solutions tailored to the specific needs of corporate plants and facilities.

DNV

Grant in 2023
DNV is a global quality assurance and risk management company dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. It provides digital solutions that enhance safety and optimize asset performance across various sectors, including maritime, oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure. DNV offers services such as classification, technical assurance, software solutions, and independent expert advice, which enable clients to improve safety and sustainability in their operations. The company is also involved in corporate venture capital through DNV Ventures, which invests in startups aligned with its mission of promoting safety and environmental stewardship.

Georgia Power Company

Grant in 2023
Georgia Power Company, incorporated in 1930 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a subsidiary of The Southern Company that provides electric power and energy services to businesses and residents across the state. The company generates electricity through a diverse mix of sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy. Georgia Power is committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy, and it also operates a solar program to promote renewable energy production. Additionally, the company offers energy efficiency programs and tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Georgia.

ClearSign Combustion

Grant in 2023
ClearSign Technologies Corporation, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing technologies that enhance the performance and efficiency of combustion systems across various sectors, including energy, oil and gas production, and industrial processing. The company offers innovative solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and increasing overall cost-effectiveness. Its patented ClearSign Core technology, along with the Electrodynamic Combustion Controlâ„¢ platform, optimizes combustion processes by enhancing flame control and heat transfer, thereby minimizing harmful emissions. ClearSign provides a range of products, including process and boiler burners, flares, and the ClearSign Eye, which collectively address critical challenges in productivity and pollution within the industrial landscape.

California Resources

Grant in 2023
California Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company based in Santa Clarita, California, focused exclusively on operations within the state. The company manages approximately 2.1 million net acres of mineral acreage and has net proved reserves totaling 644 million barrels of oil equivalent. California Resources emphasizes low-carbon intensity production, making it one of the leaders in this regard in the United States. The company is committed to energy transition and aims to enhance the quality of life for Californians by providing affordable and reliable energy. In addition to its core exploration and production activities, California Resources is developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emission-reduction projects, thereby maximizing the value of its resources while contributing to decarbonization efforts.

Petra Nova

Grant in 2023
Petra Nova functions as a corporation that explores for oil and gas.

Semplastics

Grant in 2023
Semplastics specializes in the development and supply of precision plastic-engineered components, serving various industries such as semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and oil and gas since its inception in 2000. The company is recognized for its ability to produce components with micron tolerances on critical dimensions, particularly in the context of wafer fabrication processing equipment. Semplastics combines extensive plastics manufacturing expertise with practical semiconductor processing knowledge, which is underscored by its engineering team holding numerous semiconductor process patents. This unique blend of skills allows Semplastics to deliver high-quality plastic parts that meet the specific needs of their clients in semiconductor manufacturing and development.

Kalsi Engineering

Grant in 2023
Kalsi Engineering specializes in engineering services and innovative solutions across various sectors, including aerospace, mining, pipeline, and commercial nuclear power. The company offers engineering consultancy services focused on the development, design, analysis, and testing of mechanical equipment and structures. Among its notable products are advanced rotary seals designed specifically for abrasive oilfield drilling applications. These seals help reduce friction, thereby enabling higher pressure and speed combinations. This innovation allows energy production companies to minimize costs associated with stuck drill strings by optimizing the placement of jarring tools. Through its expertise, Kalsi Engineering aims to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in challenging environments.

WeNeW Carbology

Grant in 2023
WeNeW Carbology produces diesel sustainably, with zero net greenhouse gas emissions.

Sylvatex

Grant in 2022
Sylvatex, Inc. is a fuel technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing innovative processes for the production of green diesel fuel by combining vegetable-oil-based surfactants with microbubbles of water and ethanol to create a microemulsion. This technology enables oil companies to reduce production costs while contributing to more sustainable fuel alternatives. Sylvatex's focus on environmentally friendly solutions positions it as a key player in the transition toward greener energy sources.

Oscilla Power

Grant in 2022
Oscilla Power, Inc. is a renewable energy company focused on developing innovative energy harvesting solutions, particularly through its Triton wave energy converter, which aims to capture the renewable energy potential of ocean waves. The company utilizes its proprietary iMEC technology platform, which employs low-cost magnetostrictive alloys to efficiently convert mechanical energy into electricity. Oscilla Power's applications extend to utility-scale wave energy generation and downhole power solutions for the oil and gas industry. Incorporated in 2009 and based in Seattle, Washington, with satellite offices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and Kochi, India, Oscilla Power serves various sectors, including energy and financial services. The company has received support for its wave energy initiatives from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

Transitional Energy

Grant in 2022
Transitional Energy brings geothermal technology to the oil and gas industry to generate clean, baseload power from heat waste.

ReactWell

Grant in 2021
ReactWell specializes in providing advanced technology services and products tailored for organizations in the energy, chemical, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Operating both domestically and internationally, the company leverages science, engineering, and information technology to develop cost-effective solutions for producing renewable oil and related co-products. By focusing on innovative approaches, ReactWell aims to help its clients secure diminishing supplies of non-renewable conventional liquid hydrocarbons and chemicals, facilitating their use in transportation and chemical markets.

ReactWell

Grant in 2020
ReactWell specializes in providing advanced technology services and products tailored for organizations in the energy, chemical, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Operating both domestically and internationally, the company leverages science, engineering, and information technology to develop cost-effective solutions for producing renewable oil and related co-products. By focusing on innovative approaches, ReactWell aims to help its clients secure diminishing supplies of non-renewable conventional liquid hydrocarbons and chemicals, facilitating their use in transportation and chemical markets.

GSE Solutions

Grant in 2019
GSE Systems, Inc. specializes in performance improvement solutions for the energy and process industries, focusing on enhancing human performance through training, visualization, and simulation applications. The company offers engineering expertise aimed at improving plant design, commissioning, and operations. GSE operates through two primary segments: engineering and workforce solutions, providing services such as interactive computer-based tutorials and simulation software tailored for the refining, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. With over 340 employees and more than four decades of experience, GSE Systems has completed over 1,100 installations and serves hundreds of clients across more than 50 countries. The company is headquartered in Sykesville, Maryland, and has additional offices in various locations including Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, India, Sweden, the UK, Bahrain, and China.

Atrex Energy

Grant in 2016
Atrex Energy, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of remote power generation systems tailored for harsh environments and remote locations. The company employs innovative tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology that efficiently converts conventional natural gas and propane into direct current electrical power, eliminating the need for combustion. This approach provides clients with cost-effective and reliable power solutions suited for various industries, including oil and gas, mining, construction, off-grid telecommunications, railroads, and environmental monitoring. Atrex Energy distributes its products through authorized partners across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, the company was formerly known as Acumentrics SOFC Corporation until its rebranding in May 2016. As sales grow, Atrex Energy anticipates expanding its workforce to meet increasing demand for its advanced power generation systems.

Gen4 Energy

Grant in 2013
Gen4 Energy, originally founded as Hyperion Power Generation Inc. in 2007, is a private company dedicated to commercializing the Gen4 Module, an advanced mini reactor technology. This reactor, developed from intellectual property by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, addresses the need for a small, transportable power source that is safe, clean, sustainable, and cost-effective. The company's G4M reactor offers a low-cost, efficient alternative to traditional large water reactors, making it suitable for various applications, including mining and oil and gas operations, as well as providing reliable baseload power for large government facilities and isolated communities. Gen4 Energy aims to advance the licensing of next-generation nuclear technologies, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

Foro Energy

Grant in 2009
Foro Energy, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in manufacturing and commercializing high-power lasers tailored for the oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries both domestically and internationally. The company's core products include Stimulated Brillouin Scattering technology, which utilizes a 'physics effect' to destroy fiber optic cables and laser sources; high-power laser fiber optic cables enabling long-distance transmission; low-power optical slip rings; and downhole connectors designed for water cooling and low shock thresholds. Foro Energy's lasers are primarily employed in drilling, working over, and completing energy wells, offering alternatives to mechanical cutting/grinding, explosives, harsh chemicals, and high pressures.

Atrex Energy

Venture Round in 2008
Atrex Energy, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of remote power generation systems tailored for harsh environments and remote locations. The company employs innovative tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology that efficiently converts conventional natural gas and propane into direct current electrical power, eliminating the need for combustion. This approach provides clients with cost-effective and reliable power solutions suited for various industries, including oil and gas, mining, construction, off-grid telecommunications, railroads, and environmental monitoring. Atrex Energy distributes its products through authorized partners across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, the company was formerly known as Acumentrics SOFC Corporation until its rebranding in May 2016. As sales grow, Atrex Energy anticipates expanding its workforce to meet increasing demand for its advanced power generation systems.
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