WASHINGTON, Apr 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Energy security is a vital part of national security; we can improve
energy security with advanced biofuel production in the U.S. The
Biotechnology Industry Organization, the Advanced Biofuels Association,
the Algal Biomass Organization, Airlines for America, and the National
Farm Bureau Federation today wrote leaders of the Senate Appropriations
Committee asking them to include authorization for the U.S. Department
of Energy to transfer funds necessary to DOE’s support of an interagency
Defense Production Act project to ramp up production of military
aviation and diesel fuels, which also will aid in future commercial
applications.
The letter states:
“Advanced biofuels and other alternatives can replace military fuels
derived from crude oil without disruptions or changes to existing
equipment or infrastructure while reducing dependence upon oil imports.
DOE’s ability to direct funds to this initiative will further its
mission to ‘ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its
energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative
science and technology solutions.’ It will also build on past DPA
successes that have resulted in domestic production capacity for valued
defense materials, such as silicon carbide ceramics (used in nuclear
reactors), indium phosphide and gallium arsenide (used in lasers and
semiconductors), as well as aluminum and titanium, which are ubiquitous
in nearly all major weapons systems.”
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 BIOtech
NOW, an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling
“innovations transforming our world.” Subscribe
to BIOtech NOW.
About ABFA
As a leading voice for America’s domestic biofuels industry, the
Advanced Biofuels Association, ABFA, represents companies deploying
advanced and renewable technologies that are helping drive America’s new
economy by creating jobs, reducing our dependence on foreign oil and
fossil fuels while fueling a sustainable future for the world. A
national organization based in Washington, D.C., the ABFA supports
federal investment while encouraging public policies that are
consistent, technology neutral, utilize sustainable feedstocks and offer
subsidy parity. For more information
http://www.advancedbiofuelsassociation.com/
About the Algal Biomass Organization
The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO) is a 501 c(6) non-profit whose
mission is to promote the development of viable commercial markets for
renewable and sustainable commodities derived from algae. Its membership
is comprised of people, companies and organizations across the value
chain. More information about ABO, including its leadership, membership,
costs, benefits and members and their affiliations, is available at the
website:
www.algalbiomass.org .
About A4A
Annually, commercial aviation helps drive more than $1 trillion in U.S.
economic activity and nearly 10 million U.S. jobs. A4A airline members
and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline
passenger and cargo traffic. For more information about the airline
industry, visit
www.airlines.org
and follow us on Twitter @airlinesdotorg.
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SOURCE: Biotechnology Industry Organization and Advanced Biofuels Association and Algal Biomass Organization and A4A
BIO
Paul Winters, 202-962-9237
pwinters@bio.org
or
ABFA
Thomas Alexander, 202-262-4284
tom@alexanderstratcomm.com
or
ABO
Nathan Kommers, 206-625-0075 x2
nate.kommers@scovillepr.com
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