Algal Biomass Events
2010 Annual Members Meeting
Wednesday, March 24 – Thursday, March 25, 2010
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C., USA 20001
Tel: +1 202 737 1234
www.hyattregencywashington.com
Please visit: Annual Meeting Details for more information & to register
2010 Finance Summit
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Flatotel
135 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
This new, one-day conference will focus on investment strategy as it relates to the algal biomass industry--from fuel to feed to nutrition.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- John Ravis, TD Northbank, N.A.
- Doug Kirkpatrick, formerly of DARPA
- John Mizroch, currently Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, formerly DOE
- Richard Wilson, Applied Chemical Technologies
- Ben Cloud, XL Renewables
- John Pierce, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- Tom Byrne, Byrne & Company Limited
- Doug Cameron, Piper Jaffrey
- Karl Seitz, Heliae
- Doug Jamison, Harris & Harris Group
- Bill Lese, Braemer Energy Ventures
- Chris Cassidy, USDA
Pricing: $600 (ABO Members), $750 (Non-Members)
2010 Algal Biomass Summit
Tuesday, September 28 – Thursday,
September 30, 2010
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona
5350 East Marriott Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85054
Phone 480. 293. 5000
Toll-Free: 1. 800. 835. 6206
Call for Abstracts NOW AVAILABLE! Please visit: Call for Abstracts
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 The report was based upon obsolete data and grossly outdated business models, and overlooked tremendous improvements in technology and processes across the production cycle.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
Quick Link to ABO Testimony