Recently, OriginOil notified MBD Energy that it is ready to ship a Quantum Fracturing System, designed to maximize algae CO2 absorption with minimal energy, to MBD Energy’s research and development facility at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia. The company’s Single-Step Extraction™ System, designed to efficiently separate algae oil from its biomass, will be the [...]

Boeing Research & Technology and the Chinese Academy of Science’s Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) have agreed to expand their collaboration to include other research institutions and aviation supply chain entities as part of their efforts on algae-based aviation biofuel development.
Boeing and QIBEBT previously announced the establishment of a joint research and [...]

Aurora Biofuels said it has secured an additional $15 million in a recent funding round led by Oak Investment Partners, with the continued support of Gabriel Venture Partners and Noventi Ventures. This third-round financing brings the startup’s total fundraising to $40 million. The new funding will be used to support the continued path to commercialization [...]

In its push for clean energy sources, President Obama’s administration is exploring all options — including algae-based biofuels. Obama and Energy Secretary Steven Chu have set aside $800 million in Recovery Act funds to research new biofuels.
DOE says algae has potential, but technical and economic challenges remain. To guide future work, it released the National [...]

Exxon Mobil Corp is testing the commercial viability of algae biofuel as an alternative energy source to supplement oil and natural gas, a senior executive said.
“We are testing the hypothesis that algae biofuels could become commercially viable and achieve sufficient scale to make meaningful contribution to the future energy mix,” saidExxonMobil’s senior vice president Andrew [...]

The 3rd Algae World Asia 2010 is coming back to Singapore! Mark your calendar to join us for interactive and intensive sessions on the market prospects in Asia Pacific, as well as addressing technological achievements worldwide!
We are currently finalizing on the program details. Email leelin@cmtsp.com.sg if you need more information!
In conjunction with the 3rd Algae [...]

Seambiotic Chief Scientific Adviser, Prof. Ami Ben Amotz presents his views at 2nd Algae World Europe Conversations.
For our most recent Algae Conversation, we sat down with 2nd Algae World Europe speaker Prof. Ami Ben Amotz, one of the foremost Marine Algae Experts in the world. This hardworking phycologist founded Seambiotic Ltd after his retirement from Israel’s National Institute [...]

Algae Producers, Researchers, Algae Biofuel Technology Developers, End-users and Investors from 30+ countries gather in Brussels-BELGIUM to seek clarity at 2nd Algae World Europe. The May 31- June 1 conference offers a view into 4 essential aspects of the Algal value chain.
Brussels, BELGIUM- May. 6 /Press Release/ –2nd Algae World Europe is meeting in Brussels on May 31- [...]

Travel disruptions across Europe due to the volcanic ash cloud have led to the rescheduling of the highly popular, 2nd Algae World Europe!
We are meeting back in Brussels on 31 May to 1 June. All other details remain unchanged.
Mark your calendar on the NEW DATES: 31 May-1 June to join us for the highly anticipated event [...]

2nd Algae World Europe is fast approaching next week, and we are pleased to inform that participants are coming from 30 countries and from different regions, including West & East Europe, Asia, North & South America.
The pie chart below offers a breakdown of attendees by industry profile:

Attendees at 2nd Algae World Europe can look forward [...]

Algae World Conversations are downloadable audio recordings of discussion with the industry’s most influential executives and researchers on key issues across the Algal value chain. The 2nd Algae World Europe team have launched this initiative to give listeners a foretaste of what to expect at the Brussels conference on 22-23 April. >>Find out more about [...]

As researchers continue to work hard on discovering, and developing strains of algae that yield greater volumes of lipids to process into biofuels, new and established algal biofuel companies are studying methods of scaling up lab processes to commercial levels.
According to a recent editorial in the Scientific American, scientists and engineers in the industry are [...]

Dr. Bryan Willson, co-founder and Chief Technology Strategist of Solix Biofuels has just confirmed his participation at the 2nd Algae World Europe conference.
Dr. Willson will be speaking on Solix’s efforts in developing a low cost PBR, touching on the driving biological factors, design rationale, modeling results, and projected product costs. To date, Solix has developed [...]

The 2nd Algae World Europe conference in Brussels addresses the 4 key pillars of algae commercialization, and explore the biology, engineering, marketing and financial aspects of the algae value chain. Panel of industry experts will also share their views on Algae for biofuels and high-value co-products like pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, aquaculture feed, bioplastics, coatings, etc. [...]

Could incorporating low volume, high-value chemical products pave the way to large-scale roll-out of algal biofuels ? Find out what the experts have to say at 2nd Algae World Europe on 22-23 April 2010 in Brussels. 
There is growing interest in Algae as a source of energy, and 2009 was a good year for the industry, [...]

The 2010 edition of the Algae World will kick off with 2nd Algae World Europe in Brussels on April 22-23. This follows on the success of the 2009 Algae World conferences, which saw participation from leading Algae executives and researchers from all over the world.
At the recently concluded 2nd Algae World Asia in Bangkok last [...]

The Algal Fuel Consortium (AFC) won a US$2.26 million research grant under the Department of Resources Energy and Tourism’s Second Generation Biofuels program in Australia. The grant will support the development of microalgal mass cultivation systems to generate biomass from captured CO2 emissions.
AFC comprises the Sancon Recycling Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Sancon [...]

China is one of the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, mainly because it relies on coal for 70% of its power generation. Almost none of the carbon dioxide is captured, but more than one new 500MQ coal-fired plant is built every week.
One Chinese firm’s recent breakthrough puts the spotlight on Algae as the answer [...]

Mid last week, Exxon announced an investment of $600 million in producing liquid transportation fuels from algae. Exxon partners with Synthetic Genomics, a biotechnology company founded by the genomics pioneer J. Craig Venter for its biofuel effort.
The investment represents a major shift in direction for Exxon which has traditionally shunned biofuels investment. The announcement came [...]

We would like to extend special thanks to our speakers and delegates for supporting  Algae World 2009; along with our event partners and supporting organizations, you have helped make Algae World 2009 a resounding success!
Algae World 2009 convened on 27-28 April 2009 in Rotterdam. Conference delegates & panelists came together to discuss and exchange ideas [...]

We have just confirmed the dates for the 2nd AlgaeWorld Asia. The conference will convene on 29-30 September in Bangkok, THAILAND to explore the dynamics of the rapidly evolving algae industry in Asia, and showcase the region’s most successful Algae business models.
Working away from the spotlight, Asia has quietly developed her Algae industry into a multi-million [...]

Leading Algae industry experts Ir. Carel Callenbach and Marc Van Aken will share valuable insights on the current state of Algae biofuel production, algae harvesting and other critical industry factors during a free webinar broadcast live on April 14, 2009 at 12pm GMT/8am EDT.  They’ll also be answering questions from participants. To register for this [...]

Dr. Avigad Vonshak, Director of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) and one of world’s TOP Algae cultivation experts, shares incisive insights on the Hype, Hope and Hyperbole of Algae Production.
The exclusive free-to-air AlgaeWorld Video is presented as an exclusive sneak preview AlgaeWorld 2009, and is a must watch for all with a [...]

Set amid the placid fields and farmland in Borculo, in the eastern part of the Netherlands, a 21,500 square foot pool is rapidly turning green with Algae in Ingrepro’s Algae production facility.
The algae is harvested and processed and the carbon exhaust from the steam engine used to dry the algae is once again pumped back [...]

Origin Oil was identified as one of the “Hottest 50 Companies in BioEnergy” by the Biofuels Digest in 2008. This Los Angeles start-up is blazing a trail in the Algae industry with their innovative, closed-environment cultivation system that aims to be more ‘cost-effective’ and ‘high-speed’ for manufacturing microalgal oil.
Origin Oil’s three-stage production system begins with a [...]

Algae World 2009 in Rotterdam is just around the corner, and many key players in the community have already pencilled in the dates and confirmed their participation as speakers, sponsors and delegates with us already.
But for those of you still wondering why you should come to Rotterdam for Algae World 2009, we have a special [...]

The combination of rising oil prices and concern for climate change has accelerated interest in Algae Biofuel as a clean, carbon-neutral alternative energy source. According to the inaugural Algal Industry survey, there are critical issues that must be addressed before production of Algae can reach its full potential. A new white paper from Dr. Mark [...]

In a bid to drive down CO2 emissions and use non-edible feedstocks for biofuels, Algae is back under the spotlight, and over 150 participants from all over the world convened at the recently concluded Algae World 2008 summit in Singapore to discuss the commercialization of Algae Biofuels.
 
Algae World 2008 saw participation from the industry’s top [...]

What’s the story behind Algae? Was it always cultivated as a source of energy?
The mass production of micro algae has been going on for the past 25 years, driven mainly by the incentives of trying to look for a cheap source of food, fuel and feed and eventually ended up with algal biomass being cultivated [...]

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 [...]

In light of critical global oil shortages, algae biodiesel currently represents one of the most promising alternative fuel feedstocks. Released in line with Algae World 2008, Dr. John R. Benemann’s objective position paper ‘Opportunities and Challenges in Algae Biofuels Production’ is being offered by free download. This informative white paper addresses the need for extensive [...]