GreenFuel to sign $92 million European bioreactor deal to produce algae-based biodiesel

March 18, 2008

In Massachusetts, GreenFuel Technologies has signed a $92 million development deal for an algae-based biodiesel plant in Europe, according to Xconomy. The company had conducted a disastrous algae test last year with Arizona Public Service, in which algae bloomed too quickly. GreenFuel’s process is based on co-generation with biomass-burning power plants, and captures the carbon dioxide emissions to feed its algae.

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Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under Producer News