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The Algal Biomass Organization promotes the development of viable commercial markets for renewable and sustainable commodities derived from algae.
2009 Algal Biomass Industry Survey Slides Available
The Algal Biomass Organization conducted a MEMBERS ONLY webinar to review the results of the 2009 Algal Biomass Industry Survey on January 14, 2010. Hosted by the ABO’s executive director, Mary Rosenthal, the webinar included presentations by Elizabeth Willett, ABO Board member and Business Development Manager at Mars Symbioscience, and ABO member Mark Edwards, PhD., Arizona State University.
The webinar featured insights on:
• Baseline information about the emerging algal industry
• Algal biofuel production focus
• Algae strain preferences
• Emerging production models
• Industry issues
• Technical challenges
• Co-products
ABO members may view the slides from the webinar, by logging into the Members Only Site
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Algae in the News
Algal Biomass Organization Questions Accuracy of University of Virginia Algae Life Cycle Study
ABO believes that reliance on obsolete data and faulty assumptions undermines all conclusions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 25, 2010) - The Algal Biomass Organization, today challenged the conclusions of a published report in Environmental Science and Technology claiming that “conventional crops have lower environmental impacts than algae in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and water.” The report was based upon obsolete data and grossly outdated business models, and overlooked tremendous improvements in technology and processes across the production cycle. ABO strongly believes that these obsolete data and faulty assumptions seriously undermine the credibility of the study’s conclusions. View Full Story
Reps. Harry Teague (D-N.M.), Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.) and Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) Introduce Bill to Boost Algae Biofuels
Congressional efforts are continuing to ensure that algae-based biofuels qualify for federal tax credits. Several companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., believe algae might one day become a major feedstock for renewable fuels.
Executive Director Mary Rosenthal Testifies Before Congress on Benefits of Algae-Based Fuels
On behalf of its more than 170 members, the ABO's Executive Director Mary Rosenthal testified before Congress today on potential of algae-based fuels to reduce carbon emissions, create jobs and increase U.S. energy independence. She also commented on steps legislators can take to ensure algae-based fuels receive benefits and financial incentives similar to those afforded to other biofuel feedstocks. More
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