The 2020 Algae Biomass Summit is Going Virtual: Registration is Now Open

The new online program for the world’s largest algae conference will focus on sharing commercial and scientific progress, enhanced networking, and increased collaboration from around the world The 2020 Algae Biomass Summit is going virtual! In light of the continued uncertainty around the global COVID-19 outbreak the Algae Biomass Organization feels that transitioning this important …

The First European Standard for Algae and Algae Products

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released the first European standard for algae and algae products, an important milestone for establishing common baselines for an industry that is beginning to impact more markets than ever. Known as EN 17399:2020 ‘Algae and algae products – Terms and definitions’, the standards not only clarify terms and …

ABO Expands Online Events and Collaborations in Wake of COVID-19

Planning is underway to bring elements of the 2020 Algae Biomass Summit online All of us at the Algae Biomass Organization hope that you are safe and healthy as the world confronts an unprecedented crisis that has upended lives and made it necessary to adjust almost every aspect of business.  At ABO we are busy …

First Guidance on Carbon Capture Credits (45Q) Released

The Treasury Department issued its first guidance on a key tax credit for carbon capture projects last month, and projects producing algae biomass could be positioned to benefit. ABO worked with a large coalition to see the updated credit, known as 45Q, passed by Congress back in 2018. Algae cultivation is an ideal way to …