the project finance market - is it open for biofuels?
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World Biofuels MarketsRotterdam, NetherlandsMarch 13, 2012TRANSCRIPT
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Cindy Thyfault, Founder and CEO
Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C.
5 April 2012
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