Critical Materials Assessment U.S. Department of Energy
Security Theme
Strategic Competition
Keywords
Critical Minerals, Supply chain, green energy, critical minerals
Description
In response to President Biden's Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a series of supply chain deep-dive assessments in 2022. This report builds on previous Critical Materials Strategy (CMS) analyses and emphasizes the impact of supply chain bottlenecks on energy technology deployment. Highlighting the multifaceted nature of these bottlenecks, the report identifies factors such as material availability, logistics, and workforce considerations. It underscores the lingering effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic on supply chain resilience and advocates for a robust domestic manufacturing sector with diverse producers to mitigate risks. The analysis incorporates the DOE's deep-dive assessments, introducing a formal screening methodology and expanding the scope to include engineered materials like silicon carbide (SiC) and electrical steel, crucial for clean energy technologies. The report proposes strategies for responsible domestic production, leveraging scientific advancements, material substitution, and recycling efforts to enhance the resilience of critical material supply chains.
Critical Materials Assessment U.S. Department of Energy
In response to President Biden's Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a series of supply chain deep-dive assessments in 2022. This report builds on previous Critical Materials Strategy (CMS) analyses and emphasizes the impact of supply chain bottlenecks on energy technology deployment. Highlighting the multifaceted nature of these bottlenecks, the report identifies factors such as material availability, logistics, and workforce considerations. It underscores the lingering effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic on supply chain resilience and advocates for a robust domestic manufacturing sector with diverse producers to mitigate risks. The analysis incorporates the DOE's deep-dive assessments, introducing a formal screening methodology and expanding the scope to include engineered materials like silicon carbide (SiC) and electrical steel, crucial for clean energy technologies. The report proposes strategies for responsible domestic production, leveraging scientific advancements, material substitution, and recycling efforts to enhance the resilience of critical material supply chains.
