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Algae Oil to Biodiesel: A Practical Application
Within the All-Gas Project of Europe’s 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, BDI-BioEnergy International demonstrates algae oil extraction, characterization and conversion to biodiesel using its RepCat process. The usage of algae oil as a feedstock for renewable fuel is present in the literature, but less information is available when it comes to ...
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Algae.Tec and Lufthansa Sign Collaboration Agreement to Build Biofuel Production Facility in Europe
Algae.Tec Limited is pleased to announce that Algae.Tec and Lufthansa have signed a Collaboration Agreement for the construction of a large-scale algae to aviation biofuels production facility. The site will be in Europe adjacent to an industrial CO2 source. Lufthansa will arrange 100% funding for the project. Algae.Tec will receive licence fees and profits from the Project, which will be ...
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Forbes Spotlights OriginOil as a Next-Generation Biofuels Company to Watch
OriginOil, Inc. (OTC/BB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to extract oil from algae and an emerging leader in the global algae oil services industry, today reported that it was one of "11 Next-Generation Commodity Names" discussed in a Forbes Online interview of investment educator Jason Burack. In Kate Stalter's interview at Forbes.com, ...
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OriginOil Announces Revenue from First Customer
Shipment of OriginOil Quantum Fracturing System to MBD Energy Triggers Payment LOS ANGELES - OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that it recently notified MBD Energy Limited that it is ready to ship a Quantum Fracturing™ System, the first unit ...
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NRC drives strategy to commercialize biofuel from algae
Canada’s National Research Council is collaborating with industrial partners to commercialize technologies for algae cultivation, biomass handling, oil extraction and fuel ...
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OriginOil Announces New Research Agreement with U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory
OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to extract oil from algae and an emerging leader in the global algae oil services industry, today announced the funding of a new research agreement with the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Under the agreement, OriginOil and INL will collaborate ...
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OriginOil Enters Joint Venture to Develop Biorefineries for U.S. Department of Defense Biofuels Programs
OriginOil, Inc. (OTC/BB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to extract oil from algae and an emerging leader in the global algae oil services industry, today announced it has co-founded a new joint venture (JV), to develop biorefineries serving U.S. and NATO military requirements for alternative fuels. The JV, Future Energy Solutions ...
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NSW Minister for Resources and Energy to Open Algae.Tec Algae to Biofuels Global Showcase Facility in Australia
Algae.Tec (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR, OTCQX :ALGXY) the advanced algae to biofuels company with a high-yield, enclosed and scalable algae growth and harvesting system today announced the algae to biofuels showcase facility Shoalhaven One will be officially opened on 2 August 2012. Algae.Tec is pleased to announce the New South Wales Minister for Resources and Energy the Honourable Chris Hartcher, MP ...
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Algae: Biofuel of the future?
In the world of alternative fuels, there may be nothing greener than pond scum. Algae are tiny biological factories that use photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and sunlight into energy so efficiently that they can double their weight several times a day. As part of the photosynthesis process algae produce oil and can generate 15 times more oil per acre than other plants used for ...
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Neste Oil secures funding for R&D on renewable raw materials from the Nordic Investment Bank
Neste Oil CorporationPress release28 March 2011 at 3 pm (EET)Neste Oil secures funding for R&D on renewable raw materials from the Nordic Investment BankNeste Oil and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have agreed a €50 million loan to fund further research on extending the range of raw materials used for producing Neste Oil's renewable diesel. Expanding the company's feedstock base is an ...
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Algal Biomass Organization Applauds U.S. Navy`s Algae Biofuels Purchase
Today, Mary Rosenthal, Executive Director of the Algal Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the U.S. algae industry, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Navy's plans to purchase 450,000 gallons of drop-in biofuels, with 100,000 of those made from algal oils produced by ABO member Solazyme, Inc. "On behalf of the U.S. algae industry, I want to recognize both the ...
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Study Finds Algae Growth, Harvesting Are Root of Energy ROI
A study recently published by researchers at the University of Texas, Austin asserts that the crux of algae's case as an economically feasible oil feedstock and energy source rests not in its processing but in the ability to affordably grow and harvest it. The study, titled "Energy Return on Energy Investment for Algal Biocrude: Results for a Research Production Facility," was funded by algae ...
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Oil Price Information Network Features Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., in `TSCA Nomenclature May be Barrier for Advanced Biofuels`
The Oil Price Information Network (OPIS) spoke with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. , Senior Policy Advisor for Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and The Acta Group, regarding the application of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to oils made from algae feedstocks and other non-traditional bio-materials. The resulting article in the OPIS Ethanol & Biodiesel Newsletter is reprinted below, with ...
By Acta Group
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U.S. Navy Makes World`s Largest Advanced Biofuels Order For Delivery May 2012
"More proof that gallons are on the way", that's the word from the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) as the U.S. Navy announced today it has placed the world's largest advanced biofuel order of 425,000 gallons of renewable fuels from Dynamic Fuels, LLC, a joint venture between Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) and Syntroleum Corporation (NASDAQ: SYNM); and Solazyme, Inc. (NASDAQ: SZYM), a ...
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Algae.Tec Appoints Veteran Aviation Project Engineer for Global Biofuels Commercialisation Program
Algae.Tec (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR, OTCQX :ALGXY) the advanced algae to biofuels company with a high-yield, enclosed and scaleable algae growth and harvesting system today announced the appointment of Colin McGregor as General Manager Project Operations. McGregor, an award winning project manager and manufacturing engineer, with over 20 years aviation experience in both the defense and commercial ...
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OriginOil Announces Breakthrough Hydrogen Harvester Invention
New Technology Taps Hydrogen Generated by Living Algae LOS ANGELES - OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced a new invention that generates hydrogen from living algae, providing an additional energy source from bioreactors. In contrast to previously ...
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Algae.Tec Announces Commencement of Australian Advanced Biofuels Facility Commissioning
Algae.Tec (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR, OTCQX:ALGXY), an advanced algae to biofuels company with a high-yield enclosed algae growth and harvesting system today announced commissioning for its showcase biofuels facility Shoalhaven One in Nowra Australia started this week. Algae.Tec Executive Chairman Roger Stroud said the commissioning process was on track for production of algae biomass in early ...
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Neste Oil celebrates the grand opening of Europe`s largest renewable diesel refinery in Rotterdam
Neste Oil CorporationPress release19 December 2011 at 3:00 pm (EET) Neste Oil celebrates the grand opening of Europe's largest renewable diesel refinery in Rotterdam Neste Oil celebrates the grand opening of its renewable diesel refinery today in the Port of Rotterdam together with some 150 guests, including the Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and ...
By Neste
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Sustainable Brands Innovation Open Finalists Selected for Sustainable Business Competition
Sustainable Life Media announced the top 12 Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finalists who will be given a full pass to the conference along with the opportunity to pitch to the Innovation Open judges and attendees on Thursday, June 9 in the Steinbeck Theater. Finalists are required to present a live pitch to a panel of judges and will have shared exhibit space during the ...
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Boeing, Japanese Aviation Industry Unveil Biofuel `Roadmap` to 2020 Olympics
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Japanese aviation industry stakeholders have charted a course to develop sustainable aviation biofuel for flights during the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, when millions of people are expected to visit Japan. The Initiatives for Next Generation Aviation Fuels (INAF) – a consortium of 46 organizations including Boeing, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan ...
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