CORVALLIS, Ore. – Diatoms, tiny marine life forms that have been around since the dinosaurs, could finally make biofuel production from algae truly cost-effective – because they can simultaneously produce other valuable products such as semiconductors, biomedical products and even health foods. Weiterlesen →
Joule Partners with Audi
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA – Joule today announced a strategic partnership with AUDI AG to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable transportation fuels, Sunflow™-E and Sunflow™-D, for the global ethanol and diesel markets respectively. Derived directly from sunlight and waste carbon dioxide (CO2), these fuels align perfectly with Audi’s vision for carbon-neutral mobility, and can ultimately achieve the stable costs and scale required for global adoption without depleting vital arable land or crops. Weiterlesen →
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to Address Algae Biomass Summit
Denver, CO (September 13, 2012) The 6th Annual Algae Biomass Summit, the official conference of the Algae Biomass Organization and the world’s largest algae industry gathering, today announced that Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper will deliver the opening keynote address when the event convenes in Denver on Monday, September 24th. Governor Hickenlooper will welcome the industry to Colorado and discuss the importance developing algae-derived fossil fuel replacements and other products for the economy and energy independence. Weiterlesen →
Cyanotech to invest $5.5 million to upgrade its microalgae facility
KAILUA KONA, Hawaii (September 13, 2012) — Cyanotech Corporation, has completed a long-term loan agreement with Pacific Rim Bank in Honolulu, Hawaii providing for $5,500,000 in aggregate credit facilities. The loan proceeds will be used to finance capital improvements, which include new equipment to be used in the processing of its natural astaxanthin and the addition of new administration and warehouse buildings at its Kona, Hawaii facility. The new equipment includes the purchase of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction equipment for which Cyanotech has signed a purchase agreement with Uhde Corporation of America. Weiterlesen →
Australias best sites for large-scale algal biofuel production
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University have for the first time identified a number of WA sites capable of producing large quantities of commercial biofuel from microalgae. The sites identified across Western Australia’s Mid West and Pilbara regions include stretches of land south of Geraldton, south-east of Exmouth and large areas near Karratha and Port Hedland. Weiterlesen →
Arizona State University wins $15M DOE award for algae project
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Arizona State University led Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership (ATP3) for a $15M award for its Advancements in Sustainable Algal Production opportunity. Weiterlesen →
Spanish Microalgae Production Facility Launched
The joint venture between EXELERIA (Group EVERIS) and BTME, finishes construction and begins operation of the second largest microalgae production facility in Europe. Aim of this joint venture is the production of high quality and high purity microalgae for aquaculture and cosmetics, as well as to develop a platform that will attain at an industrial scale, research in human food, production of omega-3 fatty acids and other uses that have been developed over the past five years. Weiterlesen →
Joule Commissions First SunSprings Plant to Demonstrate Commercial Readiness
Bedford, MA – September 11, 2012 – Signaling another major step towards commercialization, Joule today announced the commissioning of its first SunSprings™ demonstration plant in Hobbs, New Mexico, where the company will prove its scalable platform for solar fuel production – the first of its kind – using a fraction of the land and capital investment required for algae-derived or agricultural biofuels. Joule aims to show that its uniquely modular system can achieve replicable results whether installed across one or thousands of acres – opening the door to near-term deployment by eliminating scale-up costs and risks that have hamstrung biofuels for years. Weiterlesen →
BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Algae’s Role in Replacing Fossil Fuel
The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will feature two breakout sessions focusing on commercial applications for algae and advances in algal biomass production and processing. The Summit will bring together industry leaders, university researchers and venture capitalists to facilitate networking and business partnerships this October 9-12 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, Canada. Weiterlesen →
Renewed World Energies To Test Algae-to-Fuel Pilot Plant
Charlotte’s first Eco-industrial Park, ReVenture Park, announced an agreement today with Renewed World Energies (RWE) to develop an algae-to-fuel pilot plant with plans to quickly expand into a full commercial scale bio-fuel facility. RWE has been developing a commercially viable system to turn algae into cleaner burning fuel and high-energy feedstock for alternative energy plants. The patent pending systems will be used to create different strains of algae that will be utilized to create everything from transportation fuel to health supplements. The initial facility is expected to be operational Sept. 30th, 2012. Weiterlesen →