Category: Press

Document intended to remove confusion, increase cohesion among experts evaluating algae technology   MINNEAPOLIS, MN – December 2, 2010 – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, today released its “Algal Industry Minimum Descriptive Language” document — the first attempt at establishing a “common language” for the algae industry. The document, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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