Parkavi posted Algae Talk Session0

We are pleased to invite oilgae club members to our Algae Talk Session on 19 Sep 2011 at Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Algaetech is organizing "Algae Talk Session" with ... more

Parkavi posted Any Questions on NASA Omega system?0

Dear Members of Oilgae, I will be attending a algae talk session by Dr. Jonathan Trent, OMEGA Scientist, Ames Research Center, NASA on 19 Sep at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.I have a ... more

MiaFranceska says

Innovations in Photobioreactor Design - http://www.cleantick.com/users/dunkenneth/pages/innovations-in-photobioreactor-design-materials

MiaFranceska posted Nannochloropsis salina0

Got an informative article about Nannochloropsis salina when i was surfing at Cleantick.The article discusses various characteristics of the strain such as lipid productivity,photosynthetic efficiency,growth rate etc... Read at:http://www.cleantick.com/users/amandaleah/projects/analysis-of-marine-algae-strains-for-biofuel-production-nannochloropsis-salina more

Sumukhi posted Algae Fuels Community @ CleanTick ? One-stop Destination for All about Algae Fuels!0

CleanTick is an online cleantech community from the promoters of Oilgae. Cleantick has  recently launched  an online algae fuels community which aims to bring about all the algae fuel professionals, researchers ... more

Sumukhi says

Take the Algae Fuel Challenge - http://www.oilgae.com/challenge/

MiaFranceska posted A Public Holding Company Focused on Algae Tech and Algae-Biodiesel Turnkey Projects for the Production of Biodiesel, WHEN to Raise 100 $m0

World Health Energy Holdings Inc. (WHEN) signed an engagement letter with Millennium Capital Resources (MCR) LLC, a project development and financial advisory firm, to raise up to $100 million in ... more

Jacintha posted UABC Researchers Mutate Dunaliella salina Using Ultra-violet Rays for Increased Production of Triglycerides0

A team of researchers from the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), Mexico have isolated a new high yielding strain from a lake in San Quintin for the increased production ... more

MiaFranceska posted Dewatering of microalgal cultures: A major bottleneck to algae-based fuels1

An interesting paper published on dewatering of microalgal cultures.You can read it online at the url provided below. A large amount of studies has been completed on the harvesting and recovery ... more

Sumukhi posted Join the World Algae Leaders @ London - 27 & 28th April, 20110

The date to the highly anticipated European Algae Biomass executive forum is approaching fast. Hosted in London on the 27 & 28 April 2011 and organised by ACI, it will ... more

MiaFranceska posted Algae to rescue mankind again !0

The proponents of the algae solution say that it has saved the world once and can do so again. Many millions of years ago, it helped clean up what was ... more

MiaFranceska commented on govt policy4

Everyones behind the gold rush. Everyone wants to grow algae, make oil and become an oil baron. With carbon credits or carbon tax coming about, it may make sense to just ... more

MiaFranceska commented on Meeting Biofuel Scientists at the National Biofuel Board Conference and Expo3

@ SrividyaNice post.It will help if you make the url clickable. Either u or the administrators. more

MiaFranceska commented on New Combustion system2

Why is there anything wrong with the existing combustion systems. more

MiaFranceska commented on Getting Algae in the Classroom2

Best wishes Ryan. For the classes. I also wish your hope to become true in less than 10 years. more

MiaFranceska commented on Algae Tec to be listed in Frankfurt FWB3

I like the way you handle your misjudgement Shankar ! more

MiaFranceska posted ABO comments on RAND report0

Alternative Fuels for Military Applications  was the title of the report by RAND.ABO comments about it here.http://www.algalbiomass.org/comments-on-rand/ more

MiaFranceska posted Second generation algae bioreactor !0

I have not heard of W2 Energy. Nor have i heard of second generation algae bioreactor.As the news story was short, i have reproduced the whole story for your benefit.MiaW2 ... more

Sumukhi says

Solazyme and Qantas collaborate for algae aviation fuel - http://www.solazyme.com/media/2011-02-10

Parkavi posted Shell Gets Out of Algae Business0

Last year , Shell’s officials announced that Shell will narrow its research paths in advanced biofuels from 10 advanced technologies to five in 2011, and described 2011 as “the year ... more

Richard commented on 20,000,000 gallons of algae oil / biodiesel per acre per annum5

Hi Mia Franceska Thanks for posting it.I did some more search and got some responses on this huge claim.As usual Dr NO alias Dr John Benamenn's comment is sarcastic,  pessimistic ... more

Richard commented on Algae.Tec soars 34.3% on high volume3

Is this a measure of the apettite for algae to oil/ hvp like solazyme to go public !!? more

Richard commented on Algae fuel forecast for the decade6

The EBI report has done more harm to the industry than good. more

Sumukhi posted Join a World Class Algae Fuel Research Team1

If you work in or dream of working in algae fuels research, this is an opportunity you just cannot miss!Oilgae is assisting a prestigious India-headquartered company that is embarking on ... more

Parkavi posted Algae-based Carbon Capture System0

Dear members of Oilgae Club,I am happy to share the accomplishment of our company, AlgaeTech International in the field of Algae-based Carbon Capture. Our company has constructed a photobioreactor system, ... more

Richard commented on Therapeutic Drugs from Algae!7

Can u tellme what are these speciality chemicals! more

MiaFranceska says

What people should be most concerned about, however, is a recent study from the University of California, Davis. The study predicts the global oil supply will run out a full 90 years before the supply of alternatives is sufficient to meet demand unless there are major changes in biofuels policy.

Amanda commented on Before any investment...14

Thanks Hasseli for the post.Very relevant to all of us."It all boils down to a good concept that works in the lab but not in practice."Isnt it right ? more

Sumukhi says

Novel algae-based solution for CO2 capture and biomass production - http://www.ncp-sme.net/Countries/HU/PS-SME-HU-838

Richard posted Bicarbonate of soda triggers lipid growth in algae - Joe jones0

Skyonic is a start up. Joe Jones is the CEO. Skyonic like Calera is opting to to scrub flue gas of coal plants and extract ... more

Richard commented on Algae to jet fuel research by NMSU1

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/krwg/news/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1728821/Regional/NMSU.In.Las.Cruces.Receives.Federal.Grant.For.Algae.Fuel.Research more

Richard posted An Outlook on Microalgal Biofuels0

Here is an abstract of an article in Sciencemag.org" Microalgae are considered one of the most promising feedstocks for biofuels. The productivity of these photosynthetic microorganisms in converting carbon dioxide ... more

Richard posted MIT Prof Stephanopoulos gets a grant for heterotrophic microbe research1

According to Prof Stephanopoulos, the technology makes use of an engineered microbe. The technnology is an attempt  to convert carbohydrate feedstocks into lipids. Once the carbohydrates are converted into lipids, the methodology ... more

Parkavi posted An Important Algae Biofuel Happening in India2

Scientists from a consortium of nine central laboratories have undertaken a project to discover potential of making bio fuel commercially from microalgae.The project called ?New Millennium India Technology Leadership ... more

Richard posted Sapphire energy announces oil in 18 months3

When Sapphire Energy announced the appointment of an Oil Industry veteran Dean Venardos a fortnight ago I new there is more news from them.Dean Venardos has  a wealth of experience in refinery ... more

Jacintha posted USDA advisoray recommends algae for funding !!0

 A study making its way around the Agriculture Department raises doubts about the prospects for biofuels made from crop residue and other types of plant cellulose and calls for shifting ... more