Showing posts with label Algae fuel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Algae fuel. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The 11 Top Biofuels Trends of 2011

The 11 Top Biofuels Trends of 2011
Jim Lane | December 27, 2011

It’s that holiday time, time to look-back with misty eyes at the glories of yesteryear. In our case, at the 11 Hottest Trends of 2011, in what proved to be a vintage year for biofuels. There were IPOs a go-go, a big comeback from biodiesel. The global ethanol fleet has acquired new popularity amongst advanced biofuels developers looking for capital light steel in the ground. Meanwhile, gasification got hot. Seemed like every algae venture headed for Algstralia, and Brazil and the US Navy became everyone’s new best friends.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Is Algae-based Biofuel an Energy Game Changer?

Is Algae-based Biofuel an Energy Game Changer?
Author: Devon Bass
Published: December 19, 2011 at 10:26 am

Algae is one surprising potential energy source that is showing great promise. It has gained recent media attention as the U.S Navy has announced plans to test the use of algae biofuel in one of its cargo ships. Unlike oil which is only found in underground deposits in certain parts of the world, algae grows in abundance all over the globe. Approximately half of algae’s weight is comprised of lipid oil can be converted into biodiesel. Biodiesel burns more cleanly and efficiently than petroleum.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Gov't looks into algae potentials

Gov't looks into algae potentials
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA
June 20, 2011, 2:23pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has consulted algae experts to look into the potentials of algae as a source of biofuel in the country.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Status of Algae Biofuel Industry at Philippines

Status of Algae Biofuel Industry at Philippines

Why Phillipines?

Philippines is one country which does a lot of work in biotech industry, specifically in agricultural biotechnology. The Philippines was the first country in Asia to approve the commercial cultivation of a genetically-modified Bt corn variety in December 2002. The country has so far approved 41 varieties of genetically-modified plants for use in the country. In the Philippines, There are several research institutions which work on developing transgenic crops for food. Some notable institutes are:

Friday, February 22, 2008

Fuel from Algae

Business
Fuel from Algae
A startup's new process could make fuel from algae as cheap as petroleum.

Friday, February 22, 2008
By Kevin Bullis

Green fuel: A startup has developed a method for converting the algae shown here into fuel.
Solazyme

Tuesday, December 7, 1971

Algae fuel

Algae fuel

Algae fuel might be an alternative to fossil fuel and uses algae as its source of natural deposits. Several companies and government agencies are funding efforts to reduce capital and operating costs and make algae fuel production commercially viable.[1] Harvested algae, like fossil fuel, release CO2 when burnt but unlike fossil fuel the CO2 is taken out of the atmosphere by the growing algae.