Newport issues RFQ for algal fuels demo

In Rhode Island, the City of Newport is soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (QBS) for the creation of a Demonstration Project converting naturally occurring algae into a biodiesel for the City of Newport. Deadline for responses is August 24. In calendar year 2007 The City of Newport purchased an Algae Harvester specifically designed to collect (harvest) algae that grows naturally on reefs in Easton’s Bay (see attachment A).

Presently the City is harvesting approximately 260 cubic yards of seaweed annually, with minimal use (see attachment B). The first step of this process is complete, testing the algae for oil content has already tested and found to have very high oil content (see attachment C). The City is now prepared to move forward with the demonstration project.

The RFQ can be downloaded via biofuelsdigest.com’s Bioenergy Information Zone, here.

Potential bidders can register here.