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Teleconference: BIO and Advanced Biofuel Companies to Discuss Anticipated 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards
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Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):
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WHAT:
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The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) established national goals for
reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil by producing biofuels and
bringing new advanced technologies to the market. The Biotechnology
Industry Organization (BIO) and Fuels America will host a roundtable
teleconference for reporters, with advanced biofuel companies
discussing their measurable progress and milestones toward meeting
these goals. The industry is awaiting proposed RFS rules for biofuel
production and use in 2013.
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WHO:
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Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, BIO;
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Christopher G. Standlee, Executive Vice President, Abengoa
Bioenergy;
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Wade Robey, Board Member, POET-DSM
Advanced Biofuels;
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Jan Koninckx, Global Business Director for Biorefineries, DuPont
Industrial Biosciences.
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WHEN:
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Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. 2:30pm - 3:30pm ET
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RSVP:
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Reporters may access the "2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Potential"
teleconference through an Operator Assisted Toll-Free Dial-In
Number. To reserve space and receive dialing instructions, please
contact Paul Winters, Communications Director, BIO at 202-962-9237
or pwinters@bio.org.
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About BIO
BIO represents more than 1,100 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. BIO produces BIOtechNOW,
an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling "innovations
transforming our world." Subscribe
to BIOtechNOW.
About Fuels America
Fuels America is a coalition of organizations committed to protecting
America's Renewable Fuel Standard and promoting the benefits of all
types of renewable fuel already growing in America. Fuels America is
founded on a simple core principle: Renewable fuel is good for the U.S.
economy, for our nation's energy security and for the environment. Join
us in spreading the word about the importance of renewable fuel by
signing the Pledge
for America's Energy Future or visiting fuelsamerica.org

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