In Texas, the Wall Street Journal reports that Exxon executives told investors that algae had the potential to be a viable short term biofuel feedstock back in 2020 just a week after scientists told them that algae was struggling to perform outside of lab conditions. Documents seen by the WSJ show that executives knew the […]
In Florida, a University of Miami research team has won the top prize at the recent Climate Correction Conference in Orlando for developing an algae‑based concrete additive that reduces the construction industry’s outsized carbon footprint. The team harvested native Florida algae and converted it into biochar, a carbon‑rich, charcoal‑like substance, that Jasmine Rodriguez, a first‑year […]
In Hong Kong, BRK Technology announced a major breakthrough in the development of its algae-based biofuel, a sustainable alternative tailored for the heavy transportation sector. This innovation marks a significant shift in clean energy, aiming to reduce emissions across high-impact industries including construction, mining, freight, and logistics. Unlike traditional biofuels, BRK Technology’s algae-based solution offers […]
In Sweden, high-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. Researchers at Uppsala University have now found a new method to control starch storage in algae—a finding with potential applications in areas such as reducing greenhouse gases. In the new study, […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) recently announced their intent to issue funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals and algal system cultivation and preprocessing. The intended Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC) funding opportunity would support R&D of domestic […]
In South Dakota, the South Dakota School of Mines and was recently awarded a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant as part of a $20.2 million initiative funding 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Spread across seven states, the selected projects will focus on high-impact research […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) recently announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Located in seven states, these selected projects will address high-impact research and development (R&D) focused on converting […]
This presentation deck is an overview for Aequor, a company specializing in innovative solutions to address challenges in the burgeoning field of algae biofuels. Aequor’s core product is a natural, non-toxic chemical that overcomes several key obstacles to widespread algae cultivation and biofuel production. The presentation deck emphasizes the company’s unique ability to disperse clumping […]
In the UK, Notpla closed its Series A+ funding round securing over $25 million in equity fundraising to advance it into a new era of plastic-free materials and a healthier planet. This substantial investment, which more than doubled the company’s initial target, comes at a crucial time. Its innovative approach to sustainable packaging has garnered […]
In Washington State, the interactions between algae and bacteria are essential to the primary productivity of Earth’s oceans and surface waters. Bacteria can increase the productivity of algae by producing key factors, such as vitamins, iron-chelating molecules, and growth hormones. In addition, bacteria remineralize organic matter—a process that provides a steady supply of nutrients to […]
