Algae.Tec commissions algae-to-biofuels plant

Algae company Algae.Tec officially opened its algae-to-biofuels facility Shoalhaven One on 2 August, in New South Wales, Australia.

The facility showcases the company's algae growth and harvesting system, which can then be used to produce jet fuel or diesel.

Algae.Tec has recently recruited biofuels and aviation fuels specialist engineer Colin McGregor as GM of project operations.

Algae.Tec executive chairman Roger Stroud said the company offers Australia energy security at a time when conventional fossil fuel companies are leaving the local market. 'Algae.Tec offers the promise of home growth transport fuels (aviation and diesel), which is the number one energy security priority for countries like the US and increasingly Australia.'

Inspection, verification, testing and certification services company SGS will now undertake the third party yield validation process.

The company will use waste carbon dioxide from Manildra Group's ethanol production process to help the algae grow.