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High capital costs are the biggest problem with bioreactors...
Solazyme is pursuing a third path, one I find especially fascinating: growing algae in the dark in large tanks and feeding them sugar to supercharge their growth. "It's a thousand times more productive than the natural process," said Harrison Dillon, a geneticist and patent lawyer who serves as the company's president and chief technology officer.
Solazyme says it has already made thousands of gallons of high-grade biodiesel and even light sweet "biocrude" with its processes, which can use anything from chemical waste to wood chips as a source of carbon.
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Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Friday, March 21, 2008
AlgaeLink has Developed a New Method of Oil Extraction for the Production of Algae Oil
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Press release
AlgaeLink has developed a new method of oil extraction for the production of algae oil without the use of any expensive or dangerous chemicals, centrifuge, dryer or oil press
The Netherlands – AlgaeLink, a European leader in alternative energy production, announced today that they have developed a new way to extract oil out of wet algae paste. With this new method the algae paste is collected from the AlgaeLink reactor through filtering or centrifugation and directly, without any drying, processed in AlgaeLink‟s newly developed oil extraction system for which patent is pending. This production process saves a lot of time and energy. This system not only makes the use of algae oil eco-friendly but also the production of it. Total power consumption used in a 45m³ per hour oil extraction process is just 26 kW to turn 50% of the algae paste into oil.
AlgaeLink is a in The Netherlands based global manufacturer of scalable photo-bioreactors for the production of algae developed with patented technology. Algaelink‟s large scale, commercial size photo-bioreactor systems are so different from other systems available on the market today, that they have applied for five world-wide patents on items which are crucial to make any commercial photo-bioreactor function to it‟s fullest extent.
AlgaeLink is engaged in research and development of algae cultivation as an energy source for the production of biodiesel, which is an economically feasible and eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based fuels. Micro-algae have the highest potential of energy yield in vegetable oil crops. Some species of algae are ideally suited for biodiesel production due to their high oil content, some as much as 50%, and their extremely fast growth rate.
Hans and Marco van de Ven, founders and CEO‟s of AlgaeLink, are rightly proud of their newest system. They are especially proud of the fact that no chemicals are used during the whole process of algae growing, harvesting and extraction.
Marco: “Since we don‟t use any chemicals, the whatever is left of the algae paste may be sold for it‟s many specific and attractive compounds. Some compounds are very interesting as nutritional supplements, vitamins and antioxidants, such as β-carotene and astaxanthin. As well as important applications in the food industry, the paste can also be used in the pharmaceutical industry as it contains sterols, which can be used as building blocks for pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, cyan bacteria are a potential source of compounds with biomedical applications, such as antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer compounds.”
Hans: “We manufacture the best products available on the bio energy market today and sell them at very attractive prices. Our smallest 45m³ per hour oil extraction system only costs 70.000 euro. We invite potential buyers to visit our manufacturing plant in The Netherlands to evaluate our products, check the quality of the materials we use and see our demo plants. We are building a world-wide supply chain and network that is sustainable and which delivers value from „earth-to-engine‟. Our vision is to be the world's leader in the algae industry.
For more information, you can visit their website at: www.algaelink.com
Media Contact:
AlgaeLink NV
(Industrial zone: Borchwerf)
Street: Vaartveld 6
Zip: 4704 SE
City: Roosendaal
Country: The Netherlands
Phone:+ 31 (0)165 - 567 222
Fax: + 31 (0)165 - 530 061
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Press release
AlgaeLink has developed a new method of oil extraction for the production of algae oil without the use of any expensive or dangerous chemicals, centrifuge, dryer or oil press
The Netherlands – AlgaeLink, a European leader in alternative energy production, announced today that they have developed a new way to extract oil out of wet algae paste. With this new method the algae paste is collected from the AlgaeLink reactor through filtering or centrifugation and directly, without any drying, processed in AlgaeLink‟s newly developed oil extraction system for which patent is pending. This production process saves a lot of time and energy. This system not only makes the use of algae oil eco-friendly but also the production of it. Total power consumption used in a 45m³ per hour oil extraction process is just 26 kW to turn 50% of the algae paste into oil.
AlgaeLink is a in The Netherlands based global manufacturer of scalable photo-bioreactors for the production of algae developed with patented technology. Algaelink‟s large scale, commercial size photo-bioreactor systems are so different from other systems available on the market today, that they have applied for five world-wide patents on items which are crucial to make any commercial photo-bioreactor function to it‟s fullest extent.
AlgaeLink is engaged in research and development of algae cultivation as an energy source for the production of biodiesel, which is an economically feasible and eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based fuels. Micro-algae have the highest potential of energy yield in vegetable oil crops. Some species of algae are ideally suited for biodiesel production due to their high oil content, some as much as 50%, and their extremely fast growth rate.
Hans and Marco van de Ven, founders and CEO‟s of AlgaeLink, are rightly proud of their newest system. They are especially proud of the fact that no chemicals are used during the whole process of algae growing, harvesting and extraction.
Marco: “Since we don‟t use any chemicals, the whatever is left of the algae paste may be sold for it‟s many specific and attractive compounds. Some compounds are very interesting as nutritional supplements, vitamins and antioxidants, such as β-carotene and astaxanthin. As well as important applications in the food industry, the paste can also be used in the pharmaceutical industry as it contains sterols, which can be used as building blocks for pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, cyan bacteria are a potential source of compounds with biomedical applications, such as antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer compounds.”
Hans: “We manufacture the best products available on the bio energy market today and sell them at very attractive prices. Our smallest 45m³ per hour oil extraction system only costs 70.000 euro. We invite potential buyers to visit our manufacturing plant in The Netherlands to evaluate our products, check the quality of the materials we use and see our demo plants. We are building a world-wide supply chain and network that is sustainable and which delivers value from „earth-to-engine‟. Our vision is to be the world's leader in the algae industry.
For more information, you can visit their website at: www.algaelink.com
Media Contact:
AlgaeLink NV
(Industrial zone: Borchwerf)
Street: Vaartveld 6
Zip: 4704 SE
City: Roosendaal
Country: The Netherlands
Phone:+ 31 (0)165 - 567 222
Fax: + 31 (0)165 - 530 061
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Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
National (US) Algae Association Forms Discussion Group
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The newly formed National Algae Association, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is providing a forum for researchers, producers and investors to advance the discussion and production of algae as a renewable energy source. Biodiesel producers are looking for other feedstock options due to the high cost of corn, soybean and vegetable oil feedstocks, said association founder Barry Cohen of Biofuel Capital Partners. Algae can grow in ponds or tubes, and is considered a low-cost, high-yield feedstock. An inaugural networking forum will be held in Texas on April 10.
For more information, visit National Algae Association
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
The newly formed National Algae Association, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is providing a forum for researchers, producers and investors to advance the discussion and production of algae as a renewable energy source. Biodiesel producers are looking for other feedstock options due to the high cost of corn, soybean and vegetable oil feedstocks, said association founder Barry Cohen of Biofuel Capital Partners. Algae can grow in ponds or tubes, and is considered a low-cost, high-yield feedstock. An inaugural networking forum will be held in Texas on April 10.
For more information, visit National Algae Association
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Aquaflow tipped for Air NZ biofuel flight
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Biodiesel firm Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation has appointed an aviation engineer to a new consulting position, lending weight to speculation that the company’s algae-based fuel will power Air New Zealand’s biofuel test flight.
The first biofuel-powered plane trip was made just last month by a Virgin aeroplane using nut-derived fuel. At the time, Virgin boss Richard Branson told media that Air New Zealand would be the first airline to trial a “next-generation” algae-based fuel later this year.
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Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Biodiesel firm Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation has appointed an aviation engineer to a new consulting position, lending weight to speculation that the company’s algae-based fuel will power Air New Zealand’s biofuel test flight.
The first biofuel-powered plane trip was made just last month by a Virgin aeroplane using nut-derived fuel. At the time, Virgin boss Richard Branson told media that Air New Zealand would be the first airline to trial a “next-generation” algae-based fuel later this year.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Oregon State University develops biodiesel from algae
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The Oregon State University (OSU) is working on a new process that could draw up to 60 % oil from an algae farm. It has two small photobioreactors built to grow microscopic algae of both fresh water and salt water varieties in a closed system at the OSU Sustainable Technologies Laboratory. The biggest challenge is separating water from the micro algae he is testing - Chlorella and Dunaliella - which must continually be mixed with carbon dioxide and light as they grow. A combination of straining and centrifuging is the current method of extraction.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
The Oregon State University (OSU) is working on a new process that could draw up to 60 % oil from an algae farm. It has two small photobioreactors built to grow microscopic algae of both fresh water and salt water varieties in a closed system at the OSU Sustainable Technologies Laboratory. The biggest challenge is separating water from the micro algae he is testing - Chlorella and Dunaliella - which must continually be mixed with carbon dioxide and light as they grow. A combination of straining and centrifuging is the current method of extraction.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
First Cars Run on Algae Biodiesel
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The world’s first pair of cars to run on algae biodiesel were announced at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. The cars were prominently displayed outside the world premier of Fields of Fuel, Josh Tickell’s stunning new documentary on biodiesel and the state of a world dependent on petroleum.
Burning a B20 blend of algal biodiesel, these vehicles are the first to make use of a potentially revolutionary way to grow algae for biodiesel production.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
The world’s first pair of cars to run on algae biodiesel were announced at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. The cars were prominently displayed outside the world premier of Fields of Fuel, Josh Tickell’s stunning new documentary on biodiesel and the state of a world dependent on petroleum.
Burning a B20 blend of algal biodiesel, these vehicles are the first to make use of a potentially revolutionary way to grow algae for biodiesel production.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Time to make diesel from algae - GALP initiative
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Lisbon-based Galp Energia has entered into an agreement with the Portuguese Engineering, Technology and Innovation Institute in order to research and produce biofuel from algae.
The company has said the project should give Galp a "front-running" position in the commercial exploitation of a new source of renewable energy.
Galp recently unveiled plans to invest more than 1 billion euros (US$1.6 billion) in the development of second generation biofuels and another 2.8 billion euros (US$4.4 billion) to modernise its refinerise at Sines and Porto.
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Lisbon-based Galp Energia has entered into an agreement with the Portuguese Engineering, Technology and Innovation Institute in order to research and produce biofuel from algae.
The company has said the project should give Galp a "front-running" position in the commercial exploitation of a new source of renewable energy.
Galp recently unveiled plans to invest more than 1 billion euros (US$1.6 billion) in the development of second generation biofuels and another 2.8 billion euros (US$4.4 billion) to modernise its refinerise at Sines and Porto.
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
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