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BIO Welcomes EPA Final Rule on New Advanced and Cellulosic Biofuels
February 26 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued long-awaited approval for advanced and...

BIO World Congress to Address Industrial Biotech’s Role in Building a Biobased Economy
February 21 2013

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced its plenary session program for the...

Nominations Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotech
February 6 2013

BIO announced that it is accepting nominations for the annual George Washington Carver Award...

San Diego Selected as Venue for BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit
January 25 2013

Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on...

Extension of Second-Generation Biofuel Tax Credits Supports Innovation and Economic Growth, BIO Says
January 2 2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extends for 2013 the $1.01 per gallon Second...

BIO Opens Registration for 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Montreal
December 17 2012

Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced registration and housing are now...

Military Biofuel Supporters Thanks Senators for Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act
November 29 2012

A coalition of organizations representing farmers, the advanced biofuels industry, fuel...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Showcase Role of Biomass in Building Biobased Economy
October 3 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit Highlights Strength of Industrial Biotech in Canada
September 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial...

BIO Issues Call for Papers and Panel Submissions for 2013 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
September 12 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invites leaders from the biotechnology, chemical...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Algae’s Role in Replacing Fossil Fuels
September 10 2012

The 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will feature two...

BIO Thanks Romney, Ryan for Supporting Energy Security and Standing Firm on the Renewable Fuel Standard
August 24 2012

BIO thanked Gov. Mitt Romney for his stated intention to “support increased market...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Commercialization and Capital in Industrial Biotechnology
August 22 2012

The Summit will bring together industry leaders, university researchers and venture...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Innovation and Future of Advanced Biofuels and Biorefinery Development, Renewable Chemicals, Biomass Utilization, and Synthetic Biology
August 7 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced more than 100 speakers covering...

BIO Urges EPA and Congress to Stay the Course on the Renewable Fuel Standard
August 3 2012

Waiving the federal Renewable Fuel Standard even for one year will produce instability in the...

BIO Thanks Sens. Baucus, Hatch, Senate Finance Committee for Extending Tax Policy That Drives Innovation
August 2 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Sens. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and...

BIO Applauds DoD’s Announced Advanced Drop-In Biofuel Production Project
July 2 2012

BIO applauds the Department of Defense’s announced public-private partnership...

Groups Ask Senate to Reconsider NDAA Amendments Blocking Military Use of Alternative Energy
May 24 2012

BIO and a number of other organizations expressed disappointment that the Senate Armed...

Coca Cola and Dow Chemical Among Companies to Bring Consumer Focus to 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 19 2012

Representatives from the Dow Chemical Company, Coca Cola, the National Defense Center for...

Innovative Industrial Biotechnology Companies to Present to Investors, Discuss Investment Trends in Clean Tech at 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 12 2012

(BIO) announced the industrial biotechnology companies selected to present their technology...

Execs From Coca Cola, United Airlines, Goodyear and Chrysler Among Speakers at 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 5 2012

Executives from brand-name consumer product companies will discuss the strategies for adoption...

BIO’s 9th Annual World Congress Shows Strength of Industrial Biotech and Biofuels in Southeast United States
March 15 2012

We are excited to bring this conference to Orlando to highlight the industry's growth,...

BIO’s 9th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Orlando to Feature Presentations on Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals
February 9 2012

“We are excited to bring this conference to Orlando to highlight the industry's...

BIO Supports Extension of Cellulosic Tax Credits, Inclusion of Algae
December 19 2011

Extension of cellulosic biofuel tax credits now and eligibility for algae biofuels are needed...

BIO Commends Advanced Biofuel Producers, Navy for Agreement to Fuel Demonstration of Great Green Fleet
December 5 2011

Achieving energy security is also a national security priority. Advanced biofuel companies...

BIO Applauds USDA, DOE, and Navy Initiative to Partner with Advanced Biofuels for Aviation and Military
August 16 2011

USDA, DOE and the Navy announced an initiative for public-private partnerships to build...

BIO Applauds USDA Announcement of New Biomass Project Areas
July 26 2011

BIO applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s announcement of four new BCAP project areas...

Civilian and Military Aviation Biofuels: Companies to Highlight New Technologies and Markets at BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 28 2011

During BIO's 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing,...

Business Executives to Highlight Opportunities for New Product Development from Renewables at BIO’s World Congress
April 21 2011

Corporate leaders will discuss benefits for businesses and consumers through incorporation of...

Corporate Leaders to Present Global View on Commercialization of Industrial Biotechnology at BIO’s World Congress
April 14 2011

Business executives, scientists and policy makers will highlight opportunities to...

Investment Potential Highlighted in Breakout Sessions for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 21 2011

Industry analysts are projecting double digit growth in the biobased product sector, and an...

BIO Announces Plenary Speakers for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 7 2011

Company C-level executives, scientists and government officials from Canada, Europe and the...

Registration Opens for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
January 13 2011

More than 1,000 high-profile scientists, executives, government officials and investors are...

Legislation Could Ensure National Security By Encouraging Development of Domestic Advanced Biofuels
December 20 2010
Renewable Fuel Standard Rules Demonstrate Need for Continued Commitment to Growth of Domestic Advanced Biofuels
November 30 2010
BIO to Host Synthetic Biology Workshop at 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
November 24 2010
Biofuels Digest Readers Rank Military Interest, Biobased Product Value Streams as Strongest Drivers for Biofuel Industry in 2011
November 23 2010
BIO Announces Additional Plenary Sessions and Speakers for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
November 2 2010
BIO Announces Breakout Sessions and Speakers for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
October 7 2010
BIO Thanks Senators for Introducing American Security and Freedom Fuels Act of 2010
September 23 2010
Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Ask President Obama to Unlock DOE Loan Guarantee Program
September 22 2010
BIO Asks Congress to Fund GREEN JOB Act
May 18 2010
BIO Issues Call for Paper and Panel Submissions for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
May 14 2010
Algae Companies to Discuss Potential for Biofuels, Biobased Products and Chemicals
May 6 2010
New BIO Report Highlights Value of Biotechnology to Individuals and Society
May 4 2010

A new report issued by the Biotechnology Industry Organization underscores how biotechnology...

2010 Leadership Summit to Highlight Role of Biotechnology Innovation in Reducing Climate Change Emissions
April 20 2010

BIO announces the 2010 Leadership Summit: The Role of Biotechnology Innovation in Addressing...

Clean Air and Water, Green Products: Brought to You by Biotechnology
April 20 2009
New Report Shows Advanced Biofuels Industry Can Create Jobs, Economic Growth
February 25 2009

Continuing to build advanced biofuels production capacity can create thousands of new jobs...

Hawaii Summit to Highlight Marine Biotechnology Discoveries, Benefits
January 6 2006

Letters, Testimony & Comments

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...
BIO Testimony to House Agriculture Subcommittee on Farm Bill Energy Programs
May 21 2012
Testimony of the Honorable James C. Greenwood President and CEO, Biotechnology Industry Organization Subcommittee on Conservation,...
Advanced Biofuels: White House Meets with Industry Leaders
October 21 2010
Dear President Obama: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA), Algal Biomass...
Advanced Biofuels: Expanding Tax Credits for Cellulosic Fuels to Algal Biofuels
June 23 2010
A letter to the House Ways & Means Committee by 54 trade organizations and companies supporting the extension of cellulosic biofuel...
GREEN JOBS: Act Would Extend Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credits, Make Algae Eligible
May 17 2010
BIO and 34 companies and trade organizations sent a letter to Chairman Levin and Ranking Member Camp, of the House Ways and Means...
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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...
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...
San Diego Selected as Venue for BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit
January 25 2013
BIO Partners with BIOCOM to Host Summit Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced the 2013...
Extension of Second-Generation Biofuel Tax Credits Supports Innovation and Economic Growth, BIO Says
January 2 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Congress for including extensions and modifications of...
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