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BIO Asks Congress to Fund GREEN JOB Act

The advanced biofuel industry can reduce reliance on oil and create green jobs; diverse federal programs are necessary to help producers secure financing for construction of projects. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today joined 34 other companies and trade associations to ask leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee to include the language of H.R. 5142, the Grow a Renewable Energy Economy Now – Jumpstart Other Biofuels (GREEN JOB) Act of 2010, in the next appropriate revenue vehicle considered by the House.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biofuels Digest, BIO Launch Spring 2011 Bioenergy Business Outlook survey

Biofuels Digest and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invite the industry to take part in the Spring 2011 Bioenergy Business Outlook Survey.

Changing Dynamic: Synthetic Biology Comes of Age

BIO review of this emerging science illustrates progress in applying synthetic biology to improve manufacturing processes.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Biofuels Producers Coordinating Council Asks President Obama to Stay the Course on RFS
August 27 2012
We are writing to caution against granting a waiver for the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). A number of groups and some governors seem to believe that the RFS is a substantial part of the equation when it comes to grain prices, and waiving the program this year or next will ease the impact of the drought on consumers. There is substantial evidence to the contrary.
BIO Testimony to House Agriculture Subcommittee on Farm Bill Energy Programs
May 21 2012
BIO Requests for FY 2012 Energy and Water Appropriations Act
May 17 2011
BIO encourages Congress to support advanced biofuels and biobased products programs and initiatives during consideration of the Fiscal Year 2012 Energy & Water Appropriations bill. Industrial biotechnology is the key enabling technology that is causing a dramatic paradigm shift in the production of fuels and chemicals. By building modern biorefineries and using industrial biotechnology our nation could significantly reduce its dependence on foreign sources of oil.
Job Creation: Biobased Products Seek Equal Tax Credits
December 1 2010
Biobased products and renewable chemicals should be incentivized along with other renewable technologies in Congressional bills aimed at creating jobs, according to letters sent by BIO and biotechnology companies to House and Senate leaders.
DOE: Loan Guarantee Program for Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals
September 20 2010
BIO’s letter to President Obama proposes several necessary steps to fix the LGP and achieve the goal of near-term commercialization of advanced biofuels, biochemicals, and bioproducts
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Press Releases

Rep. Peters’ Farm Bill Legislation Levels the Playing Field for Renewable Chemicals
June 18 2013
BIO and BIOCOM today thanked Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) for introducing an amendment to the Farm Bill that would make renewable chemicals eligible for the Biorefinery Assistance Program.
2013 BIO World Congress to Feature Focus on Investment Opportunities in Clean Tech
June 12 2013
The 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology will host the Clean Tech Investor Sessions featuring innovative industrial biotechnology companies selected to present to an elite audience of investors and analysts. 
BIO Applauds Senate Passage of 2013 Farm Bill
June 11 2013
BIO applauded the Senate version of the Farm Bill, which includes robust mandatory funding for Energy Title programs and eligibility for renewable chemicals.
BIO, Coalition Thank Reps. Kaptur and Braley for Rural Energy Investment Act
June 6 2013
Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) and 11 original co-sponsors introduced the Rural Energy Investment Act, to provide robust mandatory funding and extend eligibility to renewable chemicals in Farm Bill renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.
BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotech Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June 4 2013
The 2013 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology this June 16-19 in Montreal, Canada at the Palais des congrès de Montréal will mark the event’s 10th anniversary. 
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