BDI-BioEnergy spins off subsidiary to commercialize in-house algae technology

In Austria, BDI-BioEnergy International, so far known for development and construction of biodiesel plants, now takes the first step into implementation of an in-house developed algae technology, together with its subsidiary BDI-BioLife Science GmbH.

The Styrian plant manufacturer BDI-BioEnergy International AG is investing roughly 16 million euros in the construction of an industrial plant for production of algae biomass. The ground-breaking ceremony for the highly automated plant will take place this year at the Ökopark Hartberg/Steiermark location.

After several years of research, BDI succeeded in bringing an innovative algae production system to industrial maturity. With engineering, construction and operation of an industrial algae production plant, BDI enters for the first time this rapidly developing international business sector as a premium producer. As a first step, BDI-BioLife Science GmbH will produce algae-based additives for the food supplement and cosmetic industries.