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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacintha posted Algae biofuel costing - Questionable ?!?72

Energy Biosciences Institute  in partnership with BP, the University of California, Berkeley; the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and the University of Illinois have arrived at an estimate for algae biofuel production.It ... more

Jacintha commented on SAPPHIRE ENERGY RECRUITS MORE TOP TALENT1

Venardos' background sounds pretty impressive. Sapphire is finally coming out of silent mode after a long time. I await more announcements from Sapphire. more

Jacintha commented on Algae biofuels - Promise to reality !?1

The costings seem really really huge and looks like oil from algae is pretty far away if we go by these costings !!" Engineering designs and cost analysis for the various ... more

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Algae have an average British thermal unit value of 11,500 per pound. By comparison, coal from the Powder River Basin averages about 8,800 Btus. Wood has an average of 5,000 Btus per pound.

Jacintha posted Algae research facility at Easter Kentucky univ2

 A new research facility at Eastern Kentucky University could help the state become a national leader in alternative fuel technology, according to Sixth District Congressman Ben Chandler.Chandler was the keynote ... more

Jacintha commented on Riggs Eckelberry, CEO, OriginOil on Proposition 2315

In the most closely watched environmental election fight in the country, national conservation groups, Silicon Valley moguls, Hollywood celebrities and California politicians have waged a scorched-earth campaign against Valero Energy ... more

Jacintha posted Algae Biofuel Which Costs $424/Gallon !?6

I remember having read this news in the club and also remember having read Wolfson's reply. ie Wolfson of Solazyme saying that it is R and D cost that is ... more

Jacintha commented on Riggs Eckelberry, CEO, OriginOil on Proposition 2315

OCTOBER 28, 2010 10:24 AM Do you agree?SubmitProp 23?s Regional RepercussionsBy Eileen ClaussenPresident, Pew Center on Global Climate ChangeAs others have pointed out in the discussion of California?s Proposition 23, which ... more

Jacintha commented on Dutch Algae Technology in Carbon Storage Program3

Its a win win situation.Both the companies are benefitted and the world gets closer to reduced carbon emission. more

Jacintha posted MBD OriginOil Enter Partnership0

Australia?s MBD Energy  becomes OriginOil?s  first geographical partner and the partnership  looks  forward to many years of mutual growth in the fast-moving field of CO2 capture using algae.  They share  a joint quest to commercialise ... more

Parkavi posted Key Players in Aviation Fuel from Algae1

List of companies and Universities working on algae jet fuel: Companies 1. Solazyme 2. Honeywell UOP 3. Solena 4. Sapphire Energy 5. Imperium Renewables 6. Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation Universities 1. Arizona state university 2. Cranfield University Supporting Airline Industries 1. Boeing 2. Honeywell/UOP 3. ... more

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When you burn oil you are actually burning ancient algae !

Parkavi says

Algae Biofuels Focus of Session at Delaware Conference - Tamra Fakhoorian with the National Algae Association talks on %u201CAlgae for Energy: The Long Road to Fuel" Independence.%u201D

Parkavi says

Solazyme delivers 20,000 gallons of algae-based shipboard fuel to the U.S. Navy

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Algae-based biofuel can have 4X carbon footprint of petro-diesel, study says - http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/smart-takes/algae-based-biofuel-can-have-4x-carbon-footprint-of-petro-diesel-study-says/9708/

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PetroAlgae, uses algae, diatoms, angiosperms, or cyanobacters to produce diesel fuel, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of stock to raise an estimated $200 million - http://smartenergynews.net/2010/08/12/petroalgae-files-for-200-million-public-offering/

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According to a study released by the San Diego Association of Governments, algal biofuels research employs 410 scientists but increases to 784 jobs including indirect jobs. The industry provides nearly $44.6 million in salaries.http://domesticfuel.com/2010/08/09/san-diego-a-hot-bed-of-algal-activity

Parkavi commented on Are there others interested / involved in bio plastics from algae !!5

What about the BIOPAL project..BIOPAL project was started to explore the use of algae as raw material for production of bioplastics and biocomposites contributing to sustainable development of european coastal ... more

Parkavi commented on Are there others interested / involved in bio plastics from algae !!5

Soley Institute is also producing Bioplastic from Spirulina dregs. When they extract some of useful materials from Spirulina microalgae, a large volume of Spirulina dregs are producing as a byproduct. ... more

Parkavi commented on OK, here is the answer to question # 1 of Monday Math.10

Looks like carbon capture using algae is going to be a tough job!! Trying to imagine the area required for such a system.. more

Parkavi commented on Algae oil scam8

Hasseli, I do agree that there are lots of hypes in algae fuel industry. Your observation about the feasibility of producing algal oil is indeed true. But there are some companies ... more

Parkavi commented on Bio-Marine-Robot Fish2

Is this equipment used only in closed systems like photobioreactors or for openponds as well? Do you have proven increased productivity due to the use of BMR? more