A new study from UC-San Diego shows that algae can be grown in salt water and be just as effective producers of biofuels as they would in fresh water. Since using water supplies for fuel production is a major concern for any energy crop, the new findings show a big advantage for those looking to …
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Any algae producer knows that CO2 supplies are a vital component to operations, and industrial waste gases high in CO2 concentration are frequently examined as potential feedstocks. Charles Clerecuzio, President of Solutions4CO2 (U.S.), Inc. and one of ABO’s newest corporate members, recently had the chance to discuss his company’s innovative waste gas platforms and how they …
Using algae to produce renewable biofuels is an application of our industry that gets a lot of attention. But algae are far more than tools for fuels. They can also be used to produce chemicals, feeds and food supplements. Just this week one company, Algal Scientific Corp., won the top prize at the Accelerate Michigan Innovation …
On Friday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
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The news that algae-derived fuel is being offered to consumers for the first time came just a few weeks after the National Research Council issued a long-awaited report on algae’s sustainability. The NRC’s team of independent scientists concluded there were no barriers to the sustainable development of algae fuels in the future, but they did …
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