January 29-30, 2009 BARD executives participates at the National Algae Conference in Houston as speaker.   The National Algae Association will hold its fifth algae biofuels commercialization, research and development conference on January 29-30, 2009 in Houston. The event will start with presentations from algae producers and algae reserchers and technology providers. The draft agenda will be Sapphire Energy, BioCentric Energy, Kai BioEnergy, Guava Technologies, Bard LLC, REG, Rentech, Cauffiel Technologies, Algbio, Desert Sweet Biofuel VGA Solar Algae Production System and AlgaeLink. The conference will also feature break-out sessions for innovations and scientific advancements in algae research and development. The National Algae Association is the first national trade association for the algae biofuels industry in the United States. Algae is a source of biomass that can produce many types of biofuels, including biodiesel, ethanol, biocrude, jet fuel, and renewable diesel. Algae is a renewable fuel feedstock, does not affect the food channel and consumes C02. The byproduct biomass is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, bio-plastics, and organic fertilizer. The NAA brings algae researchers and companies together to share ideas and exchange information to overcome technological hurdles.   January 19, 2009     Biofuel Advanced Research & Development has been nominated for the "GoingGreen East 50"– AlwaysOn's power list of the 50 leading Private GreenTech Companies East of the Mississippi.   November 20, 2008 Daily Biofuel News Digest’s publication on BARD   Article about BARD on Daily Biofuel News Digest was published which is circulated internationally. "In Pennsylvania, Bard Biofuel Advance Research & Development announced that it will construct a 60 Mgy soybean-based biodiesel plant that will commence operation in 2009 in Fairless Hills. Company management said that the plant will commence using algae, produced onsite, as a feedstock in 2010. The plant is located at the Keystone Industrial Port Complex that has spouted with hi-tech business on the site of a defunct steel mill."   November 6, 2008 Courier Times Publication on BARD   Local news paper "Courier Times" publishes another article on BARD focusing on "recipe for ending country's dependence on foreign oil". See the scanned copy November 6, 2008 Courier Times Publication on BARD   Local news paper "Courier Times" publishes another article on BARD focusing on "recipe for ending country's dependence on foreign oil". See the scanned copy October 22, 2008 Courier Times Publication on BARD   Local news paper “Courier Times” publishes news on BARD. See the scanned copy July 2008 Air Quality Permit Received   BARD received its Air Quality Permit from the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The air quality permit is the most important and time consuming permit for this type of facility.   March 31, 2008 Annoucement from Senator Clinton and Governor Rendal   Senator Hillary Clinton and Governor Ed Rendal announces about BARD during her presidential campaign debate at KIPC, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania Dec, 2007 BARD’s Private Placement Memorandum PPM for BARD, Philadelphia PPM for BARD, US-NC BARD proposes to float PPM for attracting private funds. Nov, 2007 BARD starts working with LANGAN BARD hires LANGAN to help them with Grading and Drainage design, Utility and Infrastructure Design, Storm Water Management. LANGAN is closely working with BARD’s Team of on-site Engineers to get the necessary Air Permit for Land Development. Nov, 2007 BARD hires Services of River Consulting BARD hires River Consulting as it onsite Technology partner for Mechanical, Electrical and Engineering construction of its facility at KIPC Location in Philadelphia. River Consulting delivers Management, Consulting and Engineering Services, from concept to reality. River's staff of Planners, Engineers and Managers serves diverse Clients and industries throughout the world. Oct, 2007 BARD Partners with CSC BARD signs contract with Commodity Specialists Company (CSC) to market all of its residual products (soy meal and soy hull pellets) created by crushing soy beans. Oct, 2007 BARD Partners with ECO-ENERGY ECO-ENERGY has entered into an agreement with BARD to off-take 100% of their Bio-Diesel (B100) production for next 5 years. A privately-held firm, ECO-ENERGY began primarily as an alternative fuel trader, providing full marketing and logistical support for ethanol manufacturers. Oct, 2007 BARD’s Alliance with FC Stone BARD enters into an agreement with FC Stone, the largest commodity trader in the United States to supply all of the necessary soy beans to produce biodiesel. Sep, 2007 BARD finds it nest. BARD signs agreement for acquiring land for US-Pennsylvania location. The site is strategically located with many options for inbound and outbound transport. Site has a deep river water port serviced by KINDER MORGAN The Site offers 75 miles of rail onsite and is served by two premier railroad operators CSX & NS. Apr, 2007 BARD Assigns Tech-Start, India as Technology Partner BARD assigns Tech-Start India to identify Engineering and Technologies for Bio-Diesel and Solvent Extraction. Apr, 2007 BARD selects CCIL as one of the Technology Partners BARD is working with CCIL of India. CCIL is a collaborator with several German engineering companies and equipment firms to provide leading edge technologies in India.