National Biodiesel Conference and Expo kicks off this weekend; 4000 attendees, 300 exhibitors head for Orlando; algae, next-gen feedstocks in focus

February 1, 2008

The National Biodiesel Conference and Expo will kickoff this weekend and continue throughout next week in Orlando. Last year’s conference attracted more than 3,800 attendees, and this year more than 300 companies will be exhibiting. Sessions on algae and other exotic feedstocks will complement the traditional NBB focus on soy-based biodiesel.

Biofuels Digest will be reporting from NBB throughout next week.

Companies: please contact us to arrange for photos or interviews, or to distribute press releases on your new products or announcements.

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