Solray, Christchurch form New Zealand algae partnership to produce fuel from wastewater

In New Zealand, The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research said that a partnership between NIWA, Christchurch City Council, and Solray Energy will demonstrate the commercial feasibility of producing bio-oil by the conversion of algae biomass that has been grown in wastewater treatment facilities. According to Solray, the project will produce enough biocrude to provide 15 percent of Christchurch Council’s fuel needs.

“The project is the first large scale algae production from wastewater ponds with the addition of carbon dioxide. It’s a solution for wastewater as well as an energy generator,” says NIWA, Aquatic Pollution Scientist, Dr Rupert Craggs.

Project funding comes from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, and the collaborating organizations.

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