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First commercial algae fuel plant to be built in Whyalla

Posted on : 17 May, 2013

Whyalla will soon be home to a new algae plant that focuses on the development of fuels for the aviation sector as well as diesel users.

 

With support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency through a grant of $4.4 million, the $10.7 million project to be built by Muradel, a joint venture among Murdoch University, Adelaide Research and Innovation and SQC, will serve as the “marine algal production and harvesting technology” demonstration plant.

 

Aside from providing fuel for the above mentioned, this new plant also serves to complement the works of Muradel’s open pond system in Western Australia, supporting their research through the testing of the green fuel’s commercial viability.

 

Australia remains an attractive ground for algae-centric energy resource research and innovations as the country boasts abundant sunshine and suitable climate. This field of research also complements the country’s notion in diversification of energy sources and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

 

The upcoming 3^rd Algae World Australia in Adelaide on August 26-28 centers on the developments thus far, applications as well as technological and project developments in Australia as the country marches towards energy sustainability, with algae forming part of the equation.

 

More event details will be posted on the Event Page soon.

 

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Huiyan at huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel. +65 6346 9113.

 

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