The grant is awarded with an objective of driving drive more efficient bio-fuels production and feedstock improvements in Hawaii.
The project involves grass production in Hawaii so that harvest and processing can be compatible with biochemical conversion to jet fuel and diesel.
The federal government has sanctioned an additional $10m for eight genetic research projects with the objective of improving bio-fuel feedstock and an efficient, cost-effective energy production.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu is quoted to have said the research will help reduce the islands’ and the nation’s dependence on imported oil besides creating jobs for rural America.
