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BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu for Biomass Program and R&D Grants

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary Steven Chu on the announcement of Biomass Research And Development Initiative grants and the establishment of a Biomass Crop Assistance Plan project area. BIO congratulated member companies Cellana LLC of Hawaii and Metabolix Inc. of Massachusetts on receiving awarded grants.

Renewable Fuel Standard: Incentivizing Biofuel Innovation
BIO Comments on Construction of a Self-Replicating, Synthetic Bacterial Cell

The successful construction of a synthesized genome could enable new research and development of human therapies, biofuels, and biobased chemicals from renewable resources.

Military and Aviation Industry Outline Need for Sustainable Biofuels

Recently introduced legislation could help the military become the technology leader in scaling up commercial production of sustainable biofuels, such as algae.

The Global Biotech Industry Comes to BIO

The world’s largest biotech hubs are busy planning their delegations’ visits to the  BIO International Convention  next month. The international program at the Convention will be one of the most robust to date, with International Case Studies, breakout sessions focused on globalization and Super Sessions focused on the emerging markets.

Industrial Biotech Industry Leaders Discuss Keys To Strategic Partnership Success

The keys to successful industrial biotech business relationships mirror those for successful personal relationships, industry leaders explained today.  During the final Lunch Plenary Session of BIO’s 2011 World Congress in Toronto, moderator James Stoppert, CEO of BioAdvisors, along with panelists Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, Ron Commander, Head of Butyl Rubber Business Unit at Lanxess, Christophe Schilling, CEO of Genomatica, and Hisao Urata, General Manager of Corporate Planning at Mitsubishi Chemical discussed “Strategic Partnerships for More Robust Value Chains” and identified some key components to that end.

Investors See Challenges & Opportunities For Industrial Biotech Companies

Today, major players in the clean energy investment community provided key perspective and insight to help inform industrial biotech companies and their future success.

Royal DSM CEO Predicts Shift to Bio-based Economy Starts Now

During today’s plenary lunch session at BIO's 2011 World Congress in Toronto, Royal DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma gave a passionate keynote address and accepted the 2011 George Washington Carver Award for his company’s efforts to promote bio-based products over those relying on fossil-fuel resources.

By George: BIO Announces Feike Sijbesma its 2011 George Washington Carver Award Recipient

BIO has named Feike Sijbesma as the recipient of its 2011 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology.

Renewable Fuel Standard: The Stable Policy Investors Are Looking For

"The Value Proposition for Cellulosic and Advanced Biofuels Under the Federal Renewable Fuel Standard" is forthcoming in the April 2011 Industrial Biotechnology Journal.

Moving Forward: USDA Awards Additional Loan Guarantees for Refineries

The Agriculture Department has announced additional money for loan guarantees to support construction of new advanced biofuel biorefineries.

Biotech Solutions for Renewable Specialty Chemicals & Food Ingredients
Bright Prospects: Biotech Execs Predict Continued Growth in 2011

Upward trends and investment opportunities will be focus of BIO’s World Congress in May.

Continuing the Legacy: BIO to Present George Washington Carver Award

Honoring the father of chemurgy, the award will be presented at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in May.

Budgets & Biotech: Congress Urged to Continue Supporting Advanced Biofuels

Industry leaders point out that biotech-enabled advanced biofuels spur job growth and reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

The Renewable Fuels Standard: A Successful Federal Policy that Must Be Defended
October 17 2012
A keynote Address by James C. Greenwood, President & CEO of BIO, to RETECH 2012 in Washington, DC on October 18, 2012. When Admiral...
Biofuels Producers Coordinating Council Asks President Obama to Stay the Course on RFS
August 27 2012
Dear Mr. President, The drought impacting the United States has already caused millions of dollars in economic damages to rural America...
More than Myriad: Gene Patent Discussion Must Not Forget Industrial, Environmental, Food and Agricultural Biotech
June 11 2012
On behalf of the 23 undersigned industrial, environmental, food and agricultural biotechnology companies, we write to express our...
Agriculture Energy Coalition Letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committees
April 6 2012
  Dear Senators Stabenow and Roberts and Representatives Lucas and Peterson: The U.S. is experiencing strong growth in the...
EPA Should Deny Petition to Waive Renewable Fuel Standard Obligations
February 16 2012
The Honorable Lisa P. Jackson Administrator Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W....
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Press Releases

BIO Welcomes EPA Final Rule on New Advanced and Cellulosic Biofuels
February 26 2013
On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued long-awaited approval for new feedstocks and biofuel...
BIO World Congress to Address Industrial Biotech’s Role in Building a Biobased Economy
February 21 2013
BIO announces plenary session program for 2013 World Congress   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO...
BIO President & CEO Greenwood Restates Call to Arms for Renewable Fuels
February 6 2013
Contrary to the assertions of the oil refiners, advanced biofuels are now a reality, BIO President & CEO Jim...
Nominations Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotech
February 6 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that it is accepting nominations for the annual George...
BIO Welcomes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
January 31 2013
The Renewable Fuel Standard continues to ensure that the U.S. fuel market will be open to advanced and cellulosic...
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