Algae BioFuels Targets Alabama for BioFuel Production

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Algae BioFuels Targets Alabama for BioFuel Production

Press release:

PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 08, 2007 -- PetroSun, Incorporated announced today that Algae BioFuels, a wholly owned subsidiary, has chosen Alabama to conduct major field trials in the Gulf Coast region for the cultivation of algae in open and closed systems designed by the Company. Meetings with state officials are being scheduled for late February to determine a start date and site selection for these field demonstrations.
"Alabama has taken the initial steps to lead the nation into the future of algaeculture for biodiesel and animal feedstock production," said Gordon LeBlanc, Jr., CEO of PetroSun. "The Gulf Coast region of the United States could become the model for self sufficiency in renewable liquid transportation fuels."

Independent studies have demonstrated that algae is capable of producing 30 times more oil per acre than the current crops now utilized for the production of biofuels. The algae biomass material could also supply annually up to 100,000 pounds of animal feed per acre with a 50% protein content.

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