The Algae Biomass Summit kicked off yesterday and judging from the excitement here in Orlando the momentum around algae is stronger than ever. In addition to the exciting agenda of commercialization and research updates there is a new event this year. The Young Innovators Lounge is specifically aimed at connecting the new generation of ABO members with …
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Something was missing from the EPA’s proposal to regulate how much carbon dioxide can be emitted from new power plants: algae and other technologies that can absorb tons of CO2 as they grow. Reusing carbon dioxide emissions to grow algae that can then be turned into fuels, fertilizers, biochemicals or other products would associate a …
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A new life cycle analysis of fuels made from algae, such as gasoline, low sulfur diesel and jet fuel, concludes they can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 68 percent over petroleum. The same peer reviewed research shows that the energy that can be obtained from algae-derived fuels exceeds the amount of energy needed to produce …
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Last Friday ABO-member Algix held a grand opening for its newest facility near Marion Junction, Alabama that harvests the algae from catfish-farming operations for processing into biodegradable plastics. The Selma-Times Journal has the story and pictures. Among the impressive details about Algix’s products is the news that the company is already working with an impressive …
The Algae Testbed Public-Private-Partnership (ATP3) at Arizona State recently announced open enrollment for its latest workshop on algae cultivation techniques. The ASU News site as more information on the workshop and how to sign up. This workshop is ideal for those interested in obtaining a broad overview of the management of microalgal cultures at scale, and …