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Building a Sustainable Algae Business Model? Get insights at 2nd Algae World Europe.

Posted on : 08 Jan, 2010

 

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, with high profile investments from oil majors like Exxon and BP, as well as funding from governments around the world. In fact, an unprecedented 7 Algae companies made it to Biofuels’ Digest’s “50 most influential Bioenergy Companies for 2009” list.

 

Algal biomass contains oils, carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Its applications, besides biofuels, ranges from health foods, food supplements, infant food, skin care, animal nutrition, biopolymer, biochemical and so forth. Algae has the potential of being the ‘factories’ for materials of the future.

 

The US Aquatic Species Program in the 80s, still the most comprehensive study of algae to date, culminated advanced techniques for screening, cultivating and separating the components of algae. This in turn spurred the development of high value proteins and vitamins. Production of Spirulina and Chlorella for the nutraceutical industry have therefore become prevalent around the world, with farms in the US, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, Sweden, China, Japan and India.

 

For companies looking into Algae as a fuel source, these high value products and applications could radically enhance the economics of large-scale aquaculture.

 

2nd Algae World Europe meets in Brussels on 22-23 April 2010, to shed light on how you can turn to Algae’s multiple applications to develop a sustainable Algae business model. Sessions on the agenda will cover:

• Algae's multiple roles & applications in Skin care, Nutraceuticals, Animal Nutrition, Bioremediation (waste water treatment, coastal environment recovery), Carbon Capture & Recycle, Biofuels, Biogas, Biochemicals
• Case studies of successful commercial-scale algae production and processing
• Evaluation of various algae production systems
• R&D on improving algal productivity and lowered cost

This international conference will attract an even mix of Algae industry representatives, including Algae Technology Developers, Cleantech Entrepreneurs, Algal Science Research Institutes, Aquaculturists, Financiers and Investors and Oil Companies/Fuel Distributors.

 

Industrial Carbon Generators like Mining Companies, Power Plant Operators, Cement Plant Operators and End-users including Biofuels Producers, Animal Feed Companies, Fish, Poultry, Pig and Cattle Farming, Nutraceutical Companies, Fertilizer Manufacturers, Aircraft/Engine Manufacturers are also expected to attend.

 

In addition, Centrifuge Manufacturers, Oil Extraction Machinery suppliers, Waste Water Processing Equipment providers and Civil Engineering Companies are also encouraged to attend for a through overview of opportunities available.

 

Confirm your seats seats at 2nd Algae World Europe immediately by registering online by >>Clicking here<<.

 

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