Leaders of the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA), the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Algal Biomass Organization (ABO) met this week at the White House with representatives of the Obama Administration to emphasize the vital role the advanced biofuels industry plays in achieving America’s energy security while strengthening the nation’s economy by creating premium new jobs. [Read more…] about Advanced Biofuels Meeting at White House
The Algae Bears give their Growl
By: Biofuels Digest
This week, Pike Research released a report projecting the growth of algal fuel production to only 61 million gallons per year by 2020. Interestingly, the Pike Group projected an overall value of $1.3 billion, or more than $20 per gallon. Hmmm. [Read more…] about The Algae Bears give their Growl
Sen. Bill Nelson touts algae-based fuel at south Lee plant
FORT MYERS — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson came to Fort Myers this morning to showcase his proposal to offer tax incentives to algae-based fuel producers. [Read more…] about Sen. Bill Nelson touts algae-based fuel at south Lee plant
Algae Biomass Organization Applauds U.S. Navy’s Successful Demonstration of Algae-based Fuel
Algae-based fuels hit another key performance milestone as Navy seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 25, 2010 – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, today applauded the U.S. Navy’s successful test of a vessel powered by a 50-50 blend of the Navy’s traditional shipboard fuel and algae-based renewable diesel. ABO member Solazyme, a renewable oil and bioproducts company, produced and delivered the 100% algal derived naval distillate fuel, known as SoladieselÒHRF-76Renewable F-76 Fuel.
“The Navy’s historic test marks an important milestone in the ongoing development of the U.S. algae industry. Once again, an innovative American company shows what is possible when great minds combine with great determination. We congratulate Solazyme on this remarkable achievement,” said Mary Rosenthal, ABO Executive Director. “The Navy’s successful test shows the potential for algae to be a scalable and sustainable source for advanced biofuels that creates jobs and increase our national security. The Navy has made renewable energy a priority and the U.S. algae industry is answering the call.”
“We also commend the extraordinary leadership of the U.S. military, especially Rear Admiral Philip Cullom and the Navy, for supporting the continued investment in domestic energy supplies,” continued Rosenthal. “Their commitment to a Green Strike Group in 2012 and a Great Green Fleet in 2016 means no longer does our industry have to hope that ‘if you build it, they will come.’ Instead, our industry can look to our nation’s armed forces, including the Navy, as important drivers of demand for renewable, domestically produced fuels derived from algae.”
“From a strategic perspective, we are reducing reliance on fossil fuels from unstable locations,” said Rear Admiral Philip Cullom, director of the Navy’s Energy and Environmental Readiness Division in a statement. “Tactically, efficient use of energy resources extends our combat range and use of non-petroleum fuels assures multiple supplies are available.”
Day Two of Algae Biomass Summit Highlighted by Links between Algae Industry, National Security and a Call to Serve
U.S. Navy’s Rear Admiral Philip Cullom, Retired Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn discuss role of algae-based fuels in enhancing U.S. energy security, addressing climate change and stoking resurgence of U.S. innovation
PHOENIX – September 30, 2010 – Day Two of the 2010 Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) and the world’s largest conference focused solely on algae, was highlighted by calls from the highest ranking current and former U.S. Navy leaders for the algae industry be part of a “regeneration generation” by providing renewable, domestic fuels and energy technologies that enhance American energy security, address climate change and strengthen America’s economy.
“Our generation’s legacy so far is that we’re pretty good consumers,” said Rear Admiral Philip Cullom, the Director of the U.S. Navy’s Energy and Environmental Readiness Division as well as the Navy’s Task Force Energy, in his keynote address to an audience of more than 600 stakeholders in the algae industry. “But we can be a different generation – and that generation is a regeneration generation. I think all of you in this room can help capture that…for the nation and for the world.”
Industry leaders and stakeholders from 27 countries are participating in the three-day conference, the world’s largest event focused on the promise of algae to address environmental, economic and energy challenges.
Addressing the conference during the luncheon was Retired Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, a leading expert on the link between energy, climate change and international security. “With the right kinds of clean energy technologies, we will have a stronger economy…and a much more secure world,” said Vice Admiral McGinn. “I am saying that we need you for our national security. The United States armed forces need this industry to succeed…we need to recognize that the potential that algal biofuels have for the future is fantastic.”
Day Two of the Algae Biomass Summit also featured a number of breakout sessions focused on the algae industry, including international technology development, commercialization and project finance. Photos and video of the conference’s events, as well as the pre-conference tour, are available here.
