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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.
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Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Friday, March 21, 2008
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
Saturday, February 2, 2008
MSU Researcher Finds Renewed Interest In Turning Algae Into Fuel
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MSU Researcher Finds Renewed Interest In Turning Algae Into Fuel
30 Jna 2008
The same brown algae that cover rocks and cause anglers to slip while fly fishing contain oil that can be turned into diesel fuel, says a Montana State University microbiologist.
Drivers can't pump algal fuel into their gas tanks yet, but Keith Cooksey said the idea holds promise. He felt that way 20 years ago. He feels that way today. Cooksey is one of many U.S. scientists who studied the feasibility of turning algal oil into biodiesel in the 1980s. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Aquatics Species program, funded their research. Cooksey's lab made a number of discoveries. Funding dried up, however, and the scientists went on to other things.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
MSU Researcher Finds Renewed Interest In Turning Algae Into Fuel
30 Jna 2008
The same brown algae that cover rocks and cause anglers to slip while fly fishing contain oil that can be turned into diesel fuel, says a Montana State University microbiologist.
Drivers can't pump algal fuel into their gas tanks yet, but Keith Cooksey said the idea holds promise. He felt that way 20 years ago. He feels that way today. Cooksey is one of many U.S. scientists who studied the feasibility of turning algal oil into biodiesel in the 1980s. The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Aquatics Species program, funded their research. Cooksey's lab made a number of discoveries. Funding dried up, however, and the scientists went on to other things.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Algal Biodiesel @ Sundance Film Festival
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Algal Biodiesel @ Sundance Film Festival
A San Francisco Bay Area company’s algae-derived biodiesel has successfully powered a car in real-world driving conditions, the first time a biofuel of this type has achieved such a milestone, according to the company.
California-based Solazyme drove an off-the-lot Mercedes diesel C320 up and down the Californian Coast powered entirely by its next-generation fuel. The fuel and Mercedes, which had no modifications done to it, are currently in the state of Utah to be publicly unveiled at the Sundance Film Festival, where they will feature in “Field of Fuel,” a documentary by Josh Tikell about renewable fuels.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Algal Biodiesel @ Sundance Film Festival
A San Francisco Bay Area company’s algae-derived biodiesel has successfully powered a car in real-world driving conditions, the first time a biofuel of this type has achieved such a milestone, according to the company.
California-based Solazyme drove an off-the-lot Mercedes diesel C320 up and down the Californian Coast powered entirely by its next-generation fuel. The fuel and Mercedes, which had no modifications done to it, are currently in the state of Utah to be publicly unveiled at the Sundance Film Festival, where they will feature in “Field of Fuel,” a documentary by Josh Tikell about renewable fuels.
Full story here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
New Technologies for the Production of Biofuels from Algae
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International Energy Developing New Technologies for the Production of Biofuels from Algae
Nov 2007
International Energy, Inc., today announced that it has entered into a collaborative research agreement for the development of new technologies for the production of biofuels derived directly from the photosynthesis of green microalgae, which can accumulate up to 30% of their biomass in the form of valuable biofuels.
International Energy’s technology seeks to convert water and carbon dioxide into useful long chain hydrocarbons from the photosynthesis of unicellular microalgae, which offer advantages in the production, storage, and utilization of renewable biofuels, as they can be harvested easily, stored in liquid form and do not require special containment systems.
Full report here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
International Energy Developing New Technologies for the Production of Biofuels from Algae
Nov 2007
International Energy, Inc., today announced that it has entered into a collaborative research agreement for the development of new technologies for the production of biofuels derived directly from the photosynthesis of green microalgae, which can accumulate up to 30% of their biomass in the form of valuable biofuels.
International Energy’s technology seeks to convert water and carbon dioxide into useful long chain hydrocarbons from the photosynthesis of unicellular microalgae, which offer advantages in the production, storage, and utilization of renewable biofuels, as they can be harvested easily, stored in liquid form and do not require special containment systems.
Full report here
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
Test Results Indicate 33,000 gallons of Algae Oil per Acre Possible
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From a Valcent/Vorticom press release (Dec 2007):
During a 90 day continual production test, algae was being harvested at an average of one gram (dry weight) per liter. This equates to algae bio mass production of 276 tons of algae per acre per year. Achieving the same biomass production rate with an algal species having 50% lipids (oil) content would therefore deliver approximately 33,000 gallons of algae oil per acre per year.
…As a comparative, food crop such as soy bean will typically produce some 48 gallons oil per acre per year and palm will produce approximately 630 gallons oil per acre per year. In addition, the Vertigro Bio Reactor System is a closed loop continuous production system that uses little water and may be built on non arable lands.
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
From a Valcent/Vorticom press release (Dec 2007):
During a 90 day continual production test, algae was being harvested at an average of one gram (dry weight) per liter. This equates to algae bio mass production of 276 tons of algae per acre per year. Achieving the same biomass production rate with an algal species having 50% lipids (oil) content would therefore deliver approximately 33,000 gallons of algae oil per acre per year.
…As a comparative, food crop such as soy bean will typically produce some 48 gallons oil per acre per year and palm will produce approximately 630 gallons oil per acre per year. In addition, the Vertigro Bio Reactor System is a closed loop continuous production system that uses little water and may be built on non arable lands.
Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature's way again
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