Algalsolution posted Rapeseed, Jatropha, Palm - Oil0

We have just sold every litre of oil that we can produce, and are looking for a further 30,000 MT of Rapeseed, Jatropha or Palm OIL per month. more

Shankar commented on ALGAE IN DARKNESS3

Good post. more

Shankar posted Now that the oil is $ 115 per barrel !!3

I have been reading in this forum that Oil from  Algae becomes viable in raceway ponds / PBR the moment oil reaches $ 100 per barrel .Is it true !!Is ... more

Shankar commented on Algae protein feedstock developed at UCLA1

Instead of starving, feed proteins. Sounds interesting. more

Shankar commented on Aurora Algae completes construction of demonstration plant1

Good that some scaling is happening in open ponds too. more

Algalsolution commented on Materials needed to build a PBR7

Hi Paulo, We beleive that we have the most cost effective bioreactor, and are prepared to share our knowledge on signature of a non disclosure agreement. more

Algalsolution commented on QUESTION3

Fossil fuel has not run out yet. When it begins to we will see panic, hardship and more wars. Why not prepare pre-emptively. more

Shankar posted Algae Tec to be listed in Frankfurt FWB3

That is great news for Algae.TecGermany is the hotbed of not just algae but also carbon capture and storage in Europe.FWB is a great exchange to be listed in .REad ... more

Shankar commented on 60 times more oil from algae at low cost !!17

I saw the some news about this in oilgae newsletter recently. !! more

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

@ GopinelliThanks for your comments. It sounds pretty interesting. "  I too have a huge claim, but not as huge as BARD. Theoretically my system, can produce 110 metric ton dry biomass ... more

Shankar posted Solazyme to file S-1 doc, getting ready for IPO !! ?0

I have said repeatedly a few months ago, when Solazyme signed up strategic and financial partnership with the Japanese food giant and Uniliver, that it appears that Solazyme is heading ... 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

Shankar posted Origin OIl lands an order worth $ 1 m0

News Alert: OOIL lands an order worth up to $1 MillionWelcome Back!Let’s get right into it. Last time I alerted you to OOIL was on December 9th, 2010. At the time OOIL traded for ... 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

Shankar posted Algae.Tec soars 34.3% on high volume3

Rising for a second consecutive day, a two day rise of 67.9% January 27Remarkable. Especially considering that I thought that the issue wont be fully subscribed, given my understanding of ... more

Shankar posted Best method of oil extraction ?0

OOne Mr Puneet  had m    messaged me as below. SSome of you who are experts in this field, pl do reply.TPPPuneet:  Can u please tell me,if any mechanical oil press can ... more

Richard commented on Algae fuel forecast for the decade6

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

Richard commented on Therapeutic Drugs from Algae!7

Can u tellme what are these speciality chemicals! more

Anna posted Developments with macro-algae0

Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a new super-efficient strain of yeast that can easily break down red seaweed into biofuel. The new development could help small island ... more

Anna commented on NSMU toTransform Bubbling Pools of Algae to Fuel10

I agree with Akg117. Here is another link which talks about about NSMU s work with algae - http://www.sapphireenergy.com/news-article/202595-nmsu-rallies-for-algae-future-of more

Anna commented on Before any investment...14

 How feasible is it to use an integrated solar and artificial light system for internal illumination of photobioreactors? Does it come with a light tracking sensor so that the lenses ... more

Anna posted Cellena 's algae Consortium0

Cellana, an algal biofuel research company based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, is leading a consortium that includes Cornell University along with Duke University, San Francisco State University, the University of ... more

Anna commented on Is Direct Extraction of Wet -Algae Possible?3

A paper recently published ( 2009) says that a thermal pre-treatment of wet microalgae is required for a efficient hydrocarbon recovery. This research paper highlights the work done on Botyrococcus ... more

Anna posted Algae biofuel push by TATA Steel3

A nine-member strong consortium has bid to follow successful trials on the Scunthorpe steelworks by boffins from Sheffield University. TATA Steel bosses are backing this bid to build a production ... more

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Algae researchers and educators called to come together - http://www.oilgae.com/blog/2010/12/algae-researchers-and-educators-called-to-come-together.html

Manohar commented on Massive algae-powered airship moves to NASA?s Ames Research Center1

WOW more

Anna commented on Optimizing the potential of microalgae as a source of biofuel8

Ya.. I think Botyrococcus braunii is a good strain to research on except the fact that it can thrive well only in fresh-water..Can you explain a bit more on what ... more

Anna posted A Simple Device for Waste-Water Treatment from Mapal Energy, Israel0

Algae-based waste-water treatmentAlgae play a major role in aerobic treatment of waste in the secondary treatment process.  Algae - based municipal wastewater treatment systems are mainly used for nutrient removal   ... more

Anna commented on Easy way to grow algae5

Natyher25,What strain are you trying to grow? I can suggest you the nutrients if you give me some more details about your project. good luck! more

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

Manohar commented on Final Showdown; modern bioreactor vs. open ditches, raceways,etc.1

Alan ! Well said. There is no arguement left for open raceway ponds model anymore. More than the cost, the foot print draws my attention, although there is a huge diff ... 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