Cooperative Agreement DECD0000074
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$30M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Awardee
West Biofuels LLC (W7CJZL5YJK33)
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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