POET Chief Executive Officer to Speak about the Near-Term Viability for the Cellulosic Ethanol Industry at NPC 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing

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Apr 12, 2010, 02:37 ET

WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jeff Broin, Chief Executive Officer, POET, will outline the 22 year old company's progress and future development plans at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 1:30 p.m. on Wed., April 21 in the Bloomberg Room, 13th floor, National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.

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POET, the largest ethanol producer in the world, is on track to commercialize cellulosic ethanol, but the ultimate success of Project LIBERTY and the near-term viability for the cellulosic ethanol industry could hinge on upcoming decisions facing government agencies and Congress.

Broin will also detail the remaining financial and market hurdles that must be overcome to get this revolutionary technology off the ground.

SOURCE National Press Club