Algae Biomass Organization Questions Flawed RAND Report

January, 25 / 2011 Mary Rosenthal, Executive Director, Algal Biomass Organization   Today, the RAND Corporation published a study and accompanying press release calling into question the effectiveness of renewable fuels for military use. The report can be found here:http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monographs/2011/RAND_MG969.pdf A copy of the press release can be found here:http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/01/25.html It is our understanding that …

View from the Top: Federal investments in energy infrastructure: What’s worked before can work again

Note to readers: Today, Algal Biomass Organization executive director Mary Rosenthal commences a monthly column in Biofuels Digest is which she will relate challenges and opportunities for the algal biomass and biofuels industry. We are delighted to have Mary join our new roster of monthly columnists – for some time, when ABO has spoken out …

Algae biofuels edge closer to commercialisation

NewNet With liquid fuel accounting for approximately two-thirds of global energy demand and question marks surrounding the short-term viability of many electric vehicles, biofuels look set to provide important alternatives to incumbent sources of fuel for several decades.

HR Bill Gets ABO Support

December 27, 2010 AlgaeIndustryMagazine.com A biofuels-related bill recently introduced into the House by Rep. Inslee (D-Wash) is a positive one for the algae-based biofuels industry, according to the Algal Biomass Organization (ABO). Just before the Congressional session broke for the holiday, Rep. Inslee introduced H.R. 6554, the “Domestic Fuel For Enhancing National Security Act,” which …