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Shell using marine algae?
This document (PDF) (2008) mentions that Shell (presumably with HR Biopetroleum) is using marine algae for biofuel...this needs some follow-up research - Read More
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Algae processing simplified because of lack of lignocellulose?
"Processing is simplified because of microalgae’s small grain size and lack of lignocellulose; found in all land-based biomass sources, lignocellulose greatly complicates the biomass-to-biofuel conversion process" - so says HR Biopetroleum - Read More
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HR Biopetrolem Algae Plant Ready by 2011
(oct 2008) In Hawaii, HR BioPetroleum, Alexander & Baldwin Inc., and Hawaiian Electric Co. and Maui Electric Co., have signed MoUs to develop a commercial-scale microalgae facility on the island of Maui. The facility will produce lipid oil to be used in producing biodiesel and other products, such as animal feed. According to Hawaiian Electric, the first phase of the commercial-scale facility could be operational by 2011.
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HR Biopetroleum Founders
HR Biopetroleum was founded in 2004 by Barry Raleigh and Mark Huntley. - Read More
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Shell, HR Biopetroleum to build algae-fuel lab in Kona
Royal Dutch Shell and HR Biopetroleum announced they will build a testing laboratory on the Big Island to grow marine algae and produce vegetable oil for conversion into biofuel. Shell and Hawaii-based HR Biopetroleum have formed a joint company, Cellana, to develop the project. - Read More
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