All Entries Tagged With: "algae"

International Algae Congress convenes in Hamburg on December 1-2

In Germany, the International Algae Congress will convene DEcember 1-2, 2009 in Hamburg. In attendance are delegates from: Evonik Degussa, University of Groningen, Exxonmobil, CTI BioChemicals, Ghent University, German Renewable Energy Federation, Danish Food Industry Agency, WageningenUR,  European Society of Microalgal Biotechnology, European Commission, European Algae Biomass Association and the Danish Technological Institute.

Aussie researchers achieve sustained 50 tonnes/ha/year algae yields in open, saline ponds: new pilot will do even better, team says

In Australia, scientists in a algal fuel project which includes Murdoch University and the University of Adelaide said that they are have proven that it is possible to grow large amounts of algal biomass in open saline ponds, and have done so consistently and without contamination.
The group said that they have achieved production rates of  [...]

National Algae Association addresses catfish pond opportunities in Nov 18-19 workshop in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the National Algae Association’s Mid-South Chapter is addressing what has been termed a “surprising number of catfish farmers embracing algae as an alternative energy aqua crop,” in the  “Algae; Exploring Open Pond Production Opportunities” workshop in Memphis on November 18 and 19, 2009.
The event will begin the evening of Nov. 18th with a [...]

Indian Oil becomes fifth oil major, first NOC, to join algal fuels race; signs with PetroAlgae

In India, Indian Oil Company became the fifth oil major and first national oil company (NOC) to decisively enter the algal fuel race, signing a MOU to enter into an agreement with PetroAlgae to license micro-crop technology for the large-scale production of renewable fuels.
The announcement is also the first between an oil major and an [...]

BioCentric Energy, Renewed World Energies to merge; Zenergy acquires Greenlight Biofuels

In California and Texas, two merger and acquisitions were announced of note.
In California, BioCentric Energy Holdings and Renewed World Energies, an established closed loop photobioreactor manufacturer, agreed to merge. BioCentric will be the surviving entity. The Huntington Beach, California facility will be the designated corporate headquarters with the Research and Development arm located in Prague, [...]

Manitoba abandons wild algae harvest effort on Lake Winnipeg; fuel project not economically viable

In Canada, the provincial government in Manitoba has abandoned an effort, for the time present, to harvest wild algae in Lake Winnipeg for algal fuel and to reduce phosphorus levels in the lake. The Manitoba Water Stewardship Board told the Winnipeg Free Press that “With Lake Winnipeg being the 10th largest freshwater lake in the [...]

Missouri researchers persist with vision of growing algae in abandoned mines, despite skeptics

In Missouri, a research team at the Missouri University of Science and Technology is investigating the use of abandoned mines for algal fuel production. The group said that, with added LED lights, they can avoid the contamination and evaporation problems that affect open pond raceway systems.
The team says they are shifting the infrastructure investment,  which [...]

WW Moss proposes 100-acre algae farm in Oregon

In Oregon, WW Moss has proposed a 100-acre algal biofuels facility for the Port of Umatilla, on a site near the Two Rivers Correctional Institution.
The company has proposed an initial $50 million algae farm on a 20 acres parcel with an expansion to five modules totaling 100 acres over a five-ear period. The company said [...]

Cereplast to develop bioplastics from algae

In California, Cereplast announced that it is developing a technology to transform algae into bioplastics and intends to launch a new family of algae-based resins. According to the company, algae-based resins could replace 50% or more of the petroleum content used in traditional plastic resins.
Currently, Cereplast is using renewable material such as starches from corn, [...]

Bioenergy PROFITS Principles: Testing and Revising, and PetroAlgae

A TIME TO SOW AND A TIME TO REAP

Your company is an organic, living enterprise.  It grows as you grow.
It will also shrink and wither if not tended to.
Though simple in concept, most entrepreneurs struggle with Testing and Revising their business strategies and plans.  Generally, this is one best practice that may is easier [...]