Two leading Algae experts will share their views on the commercialization prospects of Algae Biofuels at the upcoming “Algae Biofuels: The REAL Story” webinar. This webinar separates facts from fiction and will provide a critical examination of several key issues central to long-term commercial success. 
Singapore, October 21, 2008. As nations re-assess their energy priorities, [...]

Algae Biofuels are not a new concept. In fact the idea was explored in the 70s & early 80s where it was firmly established that Algae can be a viable source of renewable energy. Unfortunately, the research initiated in the field was terminated a few years later due to a variety of reasons.
The recent increase [...]

In this critical report presented by CNN’s Miles O’Brien, the future of Algae Biofuels is discussed as a ‘magic bullet’ solution to the world’s energy needs.
In the video, Miles O’Brien visits Valcent’s Pilot Algae facility in El Paso, Texas. CEO Glen Kertz showcases Valcent’s revolutionary High Density Vertical Bioreactor (HDVB) technology, which Miles O’Brien describes [...]

Carbon Capture Corporation is privately held and is located in La Jolla, near San Diego California.  The company operates a 40-acre algae research center in Imperial Valley, about 100 miles (160 km) inland of San Diego where various algae strains are produced in large open ponds with capacity up to 240,000-gallon (67,000 liters).  Strains are [...]

Speaker Profile
Professor Avigad Vonshak is the Director of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) The BIDR is the research arm of Ben-Gurion University which studies the problems of Desertification and tries to develop new methodologies that will help in preventing Desertification and promote sustainable development of drylands. He is a member of the [...]

Murdoch University has a strong focus on sustainable industries and renewable energy. Professor Borowitzka and his Algae Research Group have been involved in the study of microalgae for commercial applications, especially the production of high value fine chemicals for over 30 years. The group has also been working on algae for lipid production, including the [...]