WASHINGTON–April 28, 2012: 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.”
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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
Advanced Biofuel Association
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: Algal BioMass
.
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