Henry signs Oklahoma Bioenergy Center funding bill

OKCBusiness.com
OKCBusiness Staff
6/5/2008

Gov. Brad Henry announced today he signed legislation to ensure continuing funding of the Oklahoma Bioenergy Center.

“Like all Americans, Oklahomans are being hit with skyrocketing prices at the gas pump,” Henry said in a statement. “More than ever before, it is evident that this nation must get serious about sustainable energy and conservation. Fortunately, Oklahoma is ideally suited to take a lead role in biofuels research and development.”

The center, established in 2007, coordinates research and development of biofuels at Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma and Ardmore’s Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

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