; and (2) carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies for qualified fuel production facilities. (c) Demonstration projects (1) In general In carrying out the program established under subsection (b), the Secretary may award funds for commercial-scale demonstration projects for qualified fuel production facilities that test the scale of a technology described in subsection (a) necessary for commercial operation, in accordance with this subsection. (2) Engineering and design studies In carrying out the program under subsection (b), the Secretary may award funds for front-end engineering and design studies in addition to, or in advance of, issuing an award for a demonstration project under this subsection. (3) Application An entity seeking an award to conduct a demonstration project under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. (4) Limitations The Secretary shall only provide an award under this subsection after reviewing each applicant and application for— (A) financial strength; (B) construction schedule; (C) market risk; and (D) contractor history. (5) Requirements An awardee under this subsection shall— (A) utilize technologies that have completed pilot-scale testing or the equivalent, as determined by the Secretary; (B) secure and maintain agreements for one or more technologies described in subsection (a), or carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies, at a qualified fuel production facility