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NMSU studies special algae for biodiesel production
Jan 09, 2007, Ruidoso News
1. The NMSU science center is serving as the location of algae fuel research led by the Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials Management, based in Carlsbad.
2. NMSU is helping on two fronts - providing technical expertise through the Artesia Science Center and having NMSU College of Engineering Dean Steve Castillo serve on the CEHMM Board of Directors and Technical Advisory Council.
3. The project is investigating the best ways to grow and harvest certain species of algae, which produce a much higher level of oil than more traditional crops like soybeans or canola.
4. CEHMM is also collaborating with the Artesia Science Center on a project focused on the potential of growing a cold-season canola crop to generate oil for biodiesel production."
5. The tremendous reserves of brackish water, mild climate and abundant sunshine in New Mexico make good conditions for algae farmers.
6. The next step in the algae research is to establish a larger demonstration pond at the Artesia center, about one-quarter of an acre in size. Construction of the pond should be complete in March 2007.
7. A much larger demonstration project to be started in 2008 eventually will cover about 100 acres, Lynn said.
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