A part of the NSF Engines, Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) aims to make Louisiana a global leader in clean energy by advancing low-carbon technologies and a sustainable energy industry.
Partnering Interests
Policy to Inform Decarbonization
Public Health
Using economic and policy research is essential to inform and promote pathways leading to decarbonization.
Sustainable Manufacturing
FUEL will place special focus on ensuring structural integrity and sustainable manufacturing for the energy and hydrocarbon transition.
Water Management and Utilization
Natural Resource Management
We will place special care to develop sustainable water management for innovative energy and a smooth hydrocarbon transition.
Energy Efficiency and Carbon Dioxide as a Feedstock
Energy SourcesEnergy StorageGeneral ChemistryIndustrial Chemistry
We seek to improve energy efficiency and see great potential in developing methods to use carbon dioxide as a feedstock.
Hydrogen Fuel
Energy SourcesEnergy StorageEnergy UtilizationGeneral Chemistry
We seek to develop a sustainable industrial hydrogen economy.
Carbon Capture Usage and Sequestration (CCUS)
Geochemistry & GeophysicsGeology
We aim to reduce industrial carbon dioxide emissions through carbon capture, usage, and subsurface sequestration (CCUS).
Our Team
FUEL’s work is spearheaded by the leadership of 27 education partners, 14 government and community partners, and 20 industry and capital partners who embrace the mission of FUEL and provide resources to help position Louisiana as a global energy innovation leader.
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Ashwith Chilvery
Director of Use-Inspired Research
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Michael Mazzola
FUEL Executive Director
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