Algae-based CO2 Capture Companies
For power plants and other entities which are large-scale emitters of CO2, capturing it using algae will help a great deal in monetizing the carbon- credits as well as providing algae biofuels –Link
Key advantages of algae-based CO2 capture is that it has the potential to provide a sustainable pathway for CO2 capture and partial or full sequestration.In theory, the entire process can be configured to become a renewable cycle if the algae produced are used as feedstock for power, in place of coal. The power plant also is presented with the potential for earning carbon credits. The concept could be a source of additional income if it can be used to produce fertilizers, animal feed, biopolymers etc., instead of for fuel for power generation – More
Of late, the awareness has spread regarding the potential benefits associated with algae CCS and companies are investing considerable money to set up algae CCS system as part of their business. The past few years has seen several industries and companies investing on capturing carbon using algae
Details of all the companies ( listed below) working on this can be obtained from this link – http://www.cleantick.com/users/amandaleah/pages/companies-working-on-algae-based-carbon-capture-at-power-plants.
- CEP & PGE
- MBD Energy
- Seambiotic Israel Electric Company (IEC)
- Eni Tecnologie
- Trident Exploration and Menova
- Arizona Public Service Company
- RW Energy
- E.ON Hanse
- Carbon Capture Corporation
For more information – Link
