Bye Energy to evaluate American BioResources algae bioreactors for aviation fuel potential

In Colorado, Bye Energy announced a a Memorandum of Understanding with American BioResources to evaluate the ABR bioreactor system as a source for producing algae for aviation fuels. American BioResources is an provider of systems integration and distribution services for small producers of algae biofuels.  Bye Energy is analyzing opportunities with aviation fuel derived from plant-based feedstock for business jets, as well as an an electric energy propulsion system for light general aviation aircraft.

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