Next Generation Biofuels Feedstocks USA convenes in San Francisco, November 16-17

In California, the Next Generation Biofuels Feedstocks USA conference is scheduled for San Francisco on November 16-17. At the conference, regulatory officials, project developers, R&D experts and investors will examine production and feedstock issues.

Speakers are scheduled from the Algal Biomass Association (ABO) - American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), Biofuel Capital Partners, Cascadia Capital, Cobalt Biofuels, Energy Biosciences Institute, Syngenta International, USDA, National Science Foundation (NSF) Sandia National Labs and Joint Bioenergy Institute, National Algae Association, Novozymes, Solazyme, Sriya Innovations and the DOE.

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