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May 30, 2008

U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of Energy to Attend Launch Event for Nation’s Largest Biodiesel Refinery

WASHINGTON – On Monday, June 2, 2008 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Acting Deputy Secretary Jeffrey Kupfer will deliver remarks at the launch of GreenHunter Energy’s biodiesel refinery, which will be the nation’s single largest biodiesel refinery, producing 105 million gallons of “white-water” B100 biodiesel per year. Acting Deputy Secretary Kupfer is expected to highlight the Department’s investment in the research, development, and demonstration of second generation sustainable biofuels as part of the Bush Administration’s comprehensive strategy to diversify our nation’s energy supply and sources to increase national energy and economic security.

Who: DOE Acting Deputy Secretary Jeffrey Kupfer
What: GreenHunter Energy’s Biorefinery Launch Event
When: Monday, June 2, 2008
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
10:00 – 10:25 AM - Press Conference & Grand Opening
10:25 – 10:45 AM – Media Availability
10:45 – 11:00 AM – Guided Refinery Walking Tour – cameras only
Where: GreenHunter Energy Renewable Fuels Campus
13605 Industrial Road
Houston, TX 77015
*On site parking provided for media

**NOTE: Members of the media must RSVP to Sahar Wali at 713-882-6846 or sahar.wali@origindesign.com **

Media contact(s):
Jennifer Scoggins, (202) 586-4940

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