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October 26, 2009
Vertical Farming Hot Topic
The world's population is expanding at an annual rate of about 1.3% and is projected to double its present level of 6.5 billion by 2063. At the same time, rapidly warming climates are threatening to disrupt crop yields. With global agriculture facing some worrisome prospects -- some experts predict serious food shortages... (1 KB) |
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January 07, 2009
Continental flight powered with biofuel takes off
HOUSTON -- Continental Airlines on Wednesday became the first U.S. commercial carrier to conduct a demonstration flight powered in part by alternative fuels, though large-scale use of such fuel is forecast to be several years away.
...this case, the alternative fuel was derived from algae and jatropha plants and used in only one of the plane's two engines...
To view the video footage please click the above link (1 KB) |
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December 15, 2008
One Word: Algae
Read about how pond scum might turn out to be the world's best source for saving the world. Heather Millar writes an algae biofuel article and includes Valcent in the Dec. 15th issue of 'American Way', the in-flight magazine of American Airlines. (1 KB) |
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November 25, 2008
World on cusp of technology revolution, Merrill Lynch says: Report predicts new energy sources to replace fossil fuels.
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November 16, 2008
Algae Oil; technology and investment.
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October 27, 2008
BIOFUELS: Algae producers bloom in search for oil alternatives
Look out, Big Oil, here comes the algae industry.
After holding modest meet-and-greets for startup companies and investors, the fledgling National Algae Association held a coming-out conference in Houston last week that brought representatives from seven countries and 26 states. The group bypassed the usual business-plan PowerPoints and moved right to the nitty-gritty of slime cultivation, in recognition that attendees needed no hand-holding.
The association has also opened three new chapt... (8 KB) |
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June 24, 2008
Air New Zealand, Continental, Virgin Atlantic and UOP join Newly Formed Algal Biomass Organization
Air New Zealand, Continental, Virgin Atlantic, and biofuel technology developer UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, are the first wave of aviation-related members to join the newly formed Algal Biomass Organization (ABO).
Together with Boeing, which co-chairs the ABO, the airlines are advocating for the identification and acceleration of new generations of fuel sources for the industry that have lower life cycle carbon emissions; in this case sustainable algae-based biofuels.
"There is significa... (5 KB) |
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November 30, 2007
Algae Fuels Research
Scientists are trying to turn algae into a commercially viable energy.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The 16 big flasks of bubbling bright green liquids in Roger Ruan's lab at the University of Minnesota are part of a new boom in renewable energy research.
Driven by renewed investment as oil prices push $100 a barrel, Ruan and scores of scientists around the world are racing to turn algae into a commercially viable energy source. (for the full article click the above link) (33 KB) (35 KB) |
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October 07, 2007
Could West Texas algae curb oil dependence?
Some are betting the slimy plant will make biofuels a more viable option.
ANTHONY --- A year ago, this dusty patch of land near the New Mexico border contained little more than dirt and the odd sprig of alfalfa. Today, it is home to a $3 million laboratory that is crackling with activity.
The hi-tech lab was built for a peculiar but possibly revolutionary purpose: to explore ways algae can be used to reduce the world's dependence on oil.
An arid stretch of West Texas might seem like a s... (47 KB) |
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October 01, 2007
Turning pond scum into profit
Photosynthetic process using algae to absorb CO2 could save billions of dollars a year
CALGARY --- Backed by major energy companies, the Alberta Research Council is turning to algae to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in a process that could even turn pond scum into a profit centre. (for the full article click the above link) (1 KB) |
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