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 […]
Major Announcements Mark Opening Day of 4th Annual Algae Biomass Summit
Governor Jan Brewer proclaims “Algae Innovation Awareness Week” in Arizona PHOENIX – September 29, 2010 – The 2010 Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), opened yesterday in Phoenix, Arizona, and was marked by several major announcements, including funding for algae research, special proclamations, and federal legislation. More than 600 industry leaders and […]
Algae Biomass Organization Hails Passage of H.R. 4168
Legislation removes a major barrier to commercialization of algae-based biofuels Washington DC (September 28, 2010) – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the U.S. algae industry, today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4168, the Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act. ABO specifically recognized Reps. Harry Teague (D-NM), Mary Bono Mack […]
Rear Admiral Philip Cullom to Keynote 2010 Algae Biomass Summit
Director of U.S. Navy’s Energy and Environmental Readiness Division to discuss the role of next generation biofuels in U.S. Navy’s energy strategy PHOENIX – September 10, 2010 – The 2010 Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) and the algae industry’s premier event, today announced Rear Admiral Philip Cullom as a keynote speaker. The […]
To Wash Hands of Palm Oil Unilever Embraces Algae
Consumer-Goods Maker Invests in California’s Solazyme to Avoid Environmental Concerns Associated with Palm Oil The Wall Street Journal BY PAUL SONNE, LONDON—As food and consumer-goods companies face problems obtaining the key ingredient palm oil without damaging the environment, Unilever is betting on a promising low-life alternative: algae.