Today in Biofuels Opinion: “I think you are likely to see some consolidation in the industry next year. It’s a difficult time.”

Brazilian presidential chief of staff Dilma Rousseff: “The [global economic] crisis may allow anti-cyclical policies that favor a a green agenda with biofuel as a priority.”

Renewable Fuels Association chief Bob Dinneen: “I think you are likely to see some consolidation in the industry next year. It’s a difficult time. The relevance and importance of the tax incentive today is greater than it ever has been.”

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