Ontario Government Partners with Innovative Company to Pilot New #Algae System http://t.co/nftj2AOD @Algae_News Ontario Government Partners with Innovative Company to Pilot New #Algae System http://t.co/nftj2AOD @Algae_News Check out this episode where I discuss OriginOil and the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory partnering up to help create some industry standards for algae biomass that is to be converted into algae-based fuels. (Press Release Here) After you [...]
Read More »The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is looking into using algae to treat the city’s wastewater and produce biofuels from the algae grown. More Information: NPR: Cultivating A Wastewater Treatment System Science Friday: Purifying Water With Pond Scum [...]
Read More »Just wanted to talk a little about Utah State University’s new video which highlights the research they are doing with algae.
Read More »Check out this great video put out by Utah State University about their research treating wastewater with algae. The first part of the video looks at their work using algae biofilms to treat wastewater. From what I can tell, this [...]
Read More »For those of you who may be wondering what happened to my coverage of last weeks 1st International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts, it ended up on the Algae Industry Magazine website. Here are the links to the [...]
Read More »This morning signaled the official start of the 1st International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts being held in St. Louis, Missouri. To open the event, Congressman Russ Carnahan who has been a longtime supporter of the algae industry, [...]
Read More »Well, I had never been to an algae conference before but going to the opening night of the 1st International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts did not disappoint. Tonight was the first “poster session” where the first set [...]
Read More »I will be attending and covering the 1st International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts from July 17th to July 20th located in St. Louis, Missouri. For information on who will be there and what the topics of discussion [...]
Read More »A couple months ago, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center brought on an addition to their Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels, Dr. James Umen. He was kind enough to take some time to talk about his research and how [...]
Read More »Dr. John Benemann is often called a “pessimist” when it comes to potential of algae biofuels. However, he has stated that he is an optimist. Having worked in the field for several decades, Dr. Benemann definitely has the experience to [...]
Read More »by Dr. Matthew Aylott A significant amount of research has been done on algae in countries like the US, where policies and the climate are helping algae bioenergy and biofuels to blossom, but there remains a lack of information concerning [...]
Read More »On a national scale, the United States is supporting and funding many different algae projects. It is still very unique to see a statewide initiative to support algae and even more unique to see a citywide algae initiative. The New [...]
Read More »Algae companies are springing up all over the company and a lot is being said about how they can benefit the nation by potentially reducing out dependence on foreign oil. However, not a lot is being said about how they [...]
Read More »Mark Edwards has written several books on the benefits of algae and has been heavily involved with what is occurring in the algae industry. Below, he answered some questions on what he is currently working on as well as the [...]
Read More »Algae have one of the highest potential for large scale production of biofuels and other bioproducts. Nevertheless, there are still limiting factors to just how much biomass can be produced. Johannes Skarka from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in [...]
Read More »One of the many benefits of growing algae for biofuels, bioproducts, etc. is that there are different species that can grow in almost any kind of water, be it saltwater, wastewater, or freshwater. Companies have been utilizing this fact by [...]
Read More »Perth, Western Australia/Atlanta, Georgia – 23 January 2012 – Algae.Tec Ltd (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR, ALGXY:US) (‘Algae.Tec’) is pleased to announce that the A$5,000,000 Placement through Patersons Securities Limited has been successfully completed. As previously stated, this capital raising will be utilised [...]
Read More »Algae Production Workshop, Networking and Tour January 30th, 2012 University of Southern California (University Park Campus – downtown LA) *Includes tour of OriginOil’s facility after workshop – Los Angeles, California Join the NAA at the University of Southern California on [...]
Read More »Perth, Western Australia/Atlanta, Georgia – 18 January 2012 – Algae.Tec Ltd. today announced it has signed a binding MOU for a 50/50 equity joint venture (JV) in China with Chinese company the Shandong Kerui Group Holding Ltd. The first project [...]
Read More »Company partners with Idaho National Laboratory to enable algae growers to enter the global crude oil market LOS ANGELES–January 13, 2012– OriginOil, Inc. (OTC/BB:OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to extract oil from algae and an emerging leader in [...]
Read More »Algae Production Workshop, Networking and Tour January 30th, 2012 University of Southern California (University Park Campus – downtown LA) *Includes tour of OriginOil’s facility after workshop – Los Angeles, California Algae biofuel has the potential to meet the world’s growing [...]
Read More »I thought I’d offer a sneak peak at three things I identified in an upcoming Biofuels Digest column that the biofuel industry can do in 2012 to fill an impending “oil gap.” This gap is identified by Cambridge Energy Research [...]
Read More »Perth, Western Australia/Atlanta, Georgia – 11 January 2012 – Algae.Tec Limited (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR, ALGXY:US) an advanced algae to biofuels company with a high-yield enclosed algae growth and harvesting system announced today the expansion of its Algae Development & Manufacturing Centre [...]
Read More »Algae Production Workshop, Networking and Tour January 30th, 2012 University of Southern California (University Park Campus – downtown LA) *Includes tour of OriginOil’s facility after workshop – Los Angeles, California Algae biofuel has the potential to meet the world’s growing [...]
Read More »Pond Biofuels to pilot cement absorption system - Daily Commercial News
24 January 2012
Pond Biofuels to pilot cement absorption systemDaily Commercial NewsPond Biofuels is piloting a new carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption system at St. Marys Cement. The new system will reduce greenhouse ga...
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Algae.Tec raises $5M in new equity, aims for China - Biofuels Digest
23 January 2012
Proactive Investors ChineseAlgae.Tec raises $5M in new equity, aims for ChinaBiofuels DigestThe company announced last week that it had signed a binding MOU for a 50/50 equity joint venture with Shand...
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Algae.Tec raises $5 million - Biofuels International
23 January 2012
Proactive Investors ChineseAlgae.Tec raises $5 millionBiofuels InternationalTec enclosed algae to biofuels solution. The market is also responding to the recent milestones and commercial deal announce...
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Biofuels company creates aging cream with algae - NewsNet5.com
12 January 2012
NewsNet5.comBiofuels company creates aging cream with algaeNewsNet5.comSolazyme found algae can not only be turned into jet fuel, it can help baby boomers restore their youthful appearance. "We d...
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Australian biofuel company in Sri Lanka - Sunday Observer
10 December 2011
Sunday ObserverAustralian biofuel company in Sri LankaSunday ObserverAustralian biofuel producer Algae. Tec has signed a collaboration contract with building materials company Holcim Lanka to build an...
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Sapphire Energy aims to transform photosynthesis in new research - Biofuels Digest
9 December 2011
Sapphire Energy aims to transform photosynthesis in new researchBiofuels DigestIn California, Sapphire Energy announced that Nucleic Acids Research Journal has published its white paper, “An exogeno...
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Algae.Tec spurred on with $6m La Jolla Cove Investors backing - Proactive Investors Australia
9 December 2011
Proactive Investors AustraliaAlgae.Tec spurred on with $6m La Jolla Cove Investors backingProactive Investors AustraliaAlgae.Tec (ASX: AEB) will fast track a number of its projects in Asia and Europe...
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Australian biofuel company sets up in Sri Lanka - EcoGeneration
8 December 2011
Australian biofuel company sets up in Sri LankaEcoGenerationAustralian biofuel producer Algae.Tec has signed a collaboration contract with building materials company Holcim Lanka to build an algae bio...
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Aurora Algae Develops New Techniques for Genetic Optimization of Algae - MarketWatch (press release)
7 December 2011
Aurora Algae Develops New Techniques for Genetic Optimization of AlgaeMarketWatch (press release)The potential for algae to provide next generation products to the biofuel and pharmaceutical industrie...
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Algae-based fuel could power cars - Manila Bulletin
25 January 2012
Algae-based fuel could power carsManila BulletinExperiments aimed at producing biofuel from algae are currently being conducted worldwide because algae can be cultivated anywhere and grow very quickly...
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Lawmaker: Two bills would help establish Arizona as center for algae farming - Cronkite News
25 January 2012
Lawmaker: Two bills would help establish Arizona as center for algae farmingCronkite NewsLaws promoting algaculture would open up Arizona's agricultural landscape, create jobs and attract leading...
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Cutting-Edge Technology from Ontario's Clean Tech Sector - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
25 January 2012
Cutting-Edge Technology from Ontario's Clean Tech SectorEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)One tonne of algae can yield 100 litres or more of biodiesel. Algae is one of the fastest growing o...
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B.A.L. Development Converts Seaweed to Renewable Fuels
24 January 2012
A team of scientists from Bio Architecture Lab (B.A.L.), has developed technology that helps to further enable the wide-scale use of macroalgae as a feedstock for advanced biofuels and renewable chemi...
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The Latest Breakthrough in Biofuels: Seaweed? - Capital Notes (blog)
23 January 2012
New York TimesThe Latest Breakthrough in Biofuels: Seaweed?Capital Notes (blog)There are many kinds of algae. The ones that have received most attention are microalgaes that grow in freshwater ponds.
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Algae-based fuel could power vehicles of the future - Monsters and Critics.com
23 January 2012
Algae-based fuel could power vehicles of the futureMonsters and Critics.comExperiments aimed at producing biofuel from algae are currently being conducted worldwide because algae can be cultivated any...
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Algae advances as biofuel resource - Sidelines Online (subscription)
22 January 2012
Algae advances as biofuel resourceSidelines Online (subscription)One company in particular—Algenol, based in Florida—has gained proprietary rights to the technology used to produce ethanol from a...
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Scarborough company working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industry - insideTORONTO.com
22 January 2012
Scarborough company working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industryinsideTORONTO.comPond Biofuels CEO Steve Martin, left, displays oil created by algae to Scarborough Centre MPP and Minister...
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Turning algae from carbon dioxide into fuel - NorthFulton.com
11 December 2011
NorthFulton.comTurning algae from carbon dioxide into fuelNorthFulton.comAlgae fuel has its advantages, McConchie said. While soy and corn farming can produce renewable biofuel, they are not a sustain...
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Cepsa, Ciecem, universities aim for algal biodiesel - Biofuels Digest
24 January 2012
Cepsa, Ciecem, universities aim for algal biodieselBiofuels DigestIn Spain, Cepsa is researching the viability of producing biodiesel from microalgae in Huelva with the cooperation of Centro Internaci...
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Cal Poly Partners with California Energy Commission to Launch Algae-Based ... - Cal Poly State University
24 January 2012
Cal Poly Partners with California Energy Commission to Launch Algae-Based ...Cal Poly State UniversityThe research facility is funded by a grant from the California Energy Commission and matching fund...
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The Future Of Food: Algae, Insects & Lab-Grown Meat? - PSFK
23 January 2012
The Future Of Food: Algae, Insects & Lab-Grown Meat?PSFKThe prize is huge: scientists say that under optimum conditions, commercial algae farms can produce 5000-10000 gallons of oil per acre, comp...
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Cyprus wants to grow tiny algae and see if they are a good biofuels ... - Balkans.com Business News
23 January 2012
Cyprus wants to grow tiny algae and see if they are a good biofuels ...Balkans.com Business NewsCyprus Agricultural Research Institute, a non-profit branch of the Agriculture Ministry, wants to grow t...
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Important step forward to produce biofuel from algae - FIS
22 January 2012
FISImportant step forward to produce biofuel from algaeFISResearchers have devised a new system that can transform brown seaweed into biofuel. They believe the development opens the door to a new poss...
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Mutant microbes unlock seaweed's stash of energy - Fox News
22 January 2012
Nature.comMutant microbes unlock seaweed's stash of energyFox NewsA promising new system can convert fronds of brown seaweed into biofuel, opening up a new possible source of energy that could hel...
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AMIC In Search Of That Special Algae - Bernama
8 December 2011
AMIC In Search Of That Special AlgaeBernama"Quickly identifying an effective algae strain for the production of jet fuel will open the way for future work in Malaysia and could lead to the countr...
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Research hub to identify algae for making aviation fuel - Malaysia Star
6 December 2011
Research hub to identify algae for making aviation fuelMalaysia Star“This could lead to the country cementing a major leadership role in global biofuel production for the aviation industry,” AMIC...
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ISU Discovery Genetically Increases Algae Biomass by More Than 50 Percent - CleanTechnica
5 December 2011
ISU Discovery Genetically Increases Algae Biomass by More Than 50 PercentCleanTechnicaThe breakthrough comes from expressing certain genes in algae that increase the amount of photosynthesis in the pl...
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