Sustainability Leaders Join Discussion on Day Three of 2011 Algae Biomass Summit

Business and environmental interests come together as commercial production advances MINNEAPOLIS – October 27, 2011 – On the third day of the 2011 Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), experts on environmental and economic sustainability sat down with algae business leaders to discuss the role that commercial algae products can …

Fifth Annual Algae Biomass Summit Kicks Off with Powerful Statement of Support from Senator Al Franken (D-MN)

Reality of commercial production for food, feed and fuel dominates discussions on Day One MINNEAPOLIS (October 25, 2011) The 2011 Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algal Biomass Organization (ABO), officially opened this morning in Minneapolis with remarks by Senator Al Franken (D-MN) and other leaders on the role the algae industry can play in stimulating economic …

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Al Franken (D-MN) to Address 2011 Algae Biomass Summit

Execs from Solazyme, Sapphire Energy and USDA round out keynote speakers   MINNEAPOLIS – October 14, 2011 – The 2011 Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) and the algae industry’s premier event, today announced U.S. Senators Al Franken (D-MN) and Amy Klobuchar  (D-MN) as keynote speakers. Senator Franken will help kickoff the conference …

Arizona stands at the threshold of turning green slime to jet fuel

By Clayton R. Norman, Inside Tucson Business In a laboratory in Gilbert they’re turning vats of green slime into jet fuel. And food additives and vitamins and animal feed. These acts of alchemy are happening at a place called Heliae Development. Company CEO Dan Simon thinks algae growing and processing could mean big bucks for …

Algae Biomass Organization and University of Minnesota to Show Algae’s Future in the Northern Climate

Pre-conference workshop showcases challenges & opportunities for the algae industry in northern climates such as the Midwestern United States   MINNEAPOLIS – September 28, 2011 – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the leading trade association for the algae industry, is partnering with the University of Minnesota to offer a unique workshop and tour for attendees of the 5th annual …