The U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) was recognized with four R&D 100 Awards for innovative technologies, bringing their total to 80 since 1982. The winning technologies, such as ALTRIOS for rail system optimization, ENDURING for energy storage using sand, Pele Suite for simulating reacting flows, and pBPM for converting CO2 to organic compounds, offer scalable solutions for energy systems and infrastructure. These technologies not only showcase the talent and ingenuity of NLR researchers but also have the potential to increase carbon utilization, reduce production costs, and contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility and Market Disruption efforts. Additionally, the NLR was acknowledged for its contribution to a technology converting PET waste into value-added aromatics, further highlighting their commitment to sustainable solutions for the future of American energy.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/rd-100-awards-honor-4-nlr-innovations/