Cellulosic Biofuel Production Teleconference to discuss progress.
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Press Release Summary:
"Advanced Biofuels and the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard" teleconference, taking place September 18, 2014 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET, will feature advanced and cellulosic biofuel producers highlighting visible progress made in commercializing new technology in 2014. Those scheduled to appear include Brent Erickson (BIO), Steve Hartig (POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels LLC), Christopher G. Standlee (Abengoa Bioenergy), and Vonnie Estes (GranBio).
Original Press Release:
Teleconference: BIO, Companies to Discuss Progress in Cellulosic Biofuel Production
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):
“Advanced Biofuels and the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard”
WHAT:
The final rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards is under review by the White House, and industry is eagerly awaiting its release. In this teleconference for reporters, advanced and cellulosic biofuel producers will highlight the visible progress they’ve made in commercializing new technology this year. These companies need certainty in the RFS program to continue making investments for future expansion.
WHO:
Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, BIO;
Steve Hartig, General Manager, Licensing, POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels LLC;
Christopher G. Standlee, Executive Vice President, Global Affairs, Abengoa Bioenergy;
Vonnie Estes, Managing Director – US, GranBio
WHEN:
Thursday, September 18, 2014. 11:00am – 12:00pm ET
RSVP:
Reporters may access the “Advanced Biofuels and the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard” teleconference through an Operator Assisted Toll-Free Dial-In Number. To reserve space, please contact Paul Winters, Communications Director, BIO at 202-962-9237 or pwinters@bio.org.
About BIO
BIO is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIOtechNOW is BIO's blog chronicling “innovations transforming our world” and the BIO Newsletter is the organization’s bi-weekly email newsletter.” Subscribe to the BIO Newsletter.
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Contacts
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
Paul Winters, 202-962-9237
Web: www.bio.org
Blog: www.biotech-now.org
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