VIASPACE Inc. announced that effective July 10, 2015, Mr. Haris Basit became the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and was also appointed to the company's Board of Directors. Most recently, from July 2014 through the present, he became the Founder/CEO of Almaden Energy Group (AEG), LLC. Mr. Basit moves into the CEO position, Dr. Kukkonen is transitioning to a position as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Dr. Kukkonen will continue to develop company's bioenergy business line, especially to insure the continuing development and success of the showcase 12 MW, GKG-fueled, Energia Reino Verde biomass power plant in Nicaragua. Dr. Kukkonen will also assist Mr. Basit as needed with the active work and expansion in Imperial Valley, California.