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COMBATING ALGAE PARASITES
ABO BlogJust like any other form of agriculture, algae farming also comes with the challenge of dealing with unwanted pests. One of the most difficult to manage algae parasites is known as A. protococcarum, and is the subject of research recently revealed by a collaborative effort between Sapphire Energy, the University of Alabama and San Diego State University.
Scientists publish analysis of algae parasite impact on algae biofuel in PLOS ONE
Jim Lane, BiofuelsDigestIn California, a group of scientists led by Sapphire Energy announced the completion of a collaborative study which identified the morphology, ultrastructure, and life history of A. protococcarum, one of the most difficult to manage algae parasites.
Sapphire and Partner Scientists Publish Analysis of Algae Parasite Impact on Scalable Algae Biofuel Production
Biofuels JournalSan Diego—As part of an ongoing effort to improve commercial scale algae biofuel production, a group of scientists, led by crude oil producer Sapphire Energy, Inc., announced Feb. 20 the completion of a collaborative study which identified the morphology, ultrastructure, and life history of A. protococcarum, one of the most difficult to manage algae parasites.
WHITE PAPER: Advanced Biofuels and National Security
Andrew Holland, American Security ProjectASP’s White Paper report, “Advanced Biofuels and National Security” builds on ASP’s long history of demonstrating the importance of reducing oil use for national security and highlighting the work of the Department of Defense in promoting alternative fuels. This report demonstrates that developing advanced biofuels are important in reducing America’s dependence on oil; this dependence presents real national security threats to the United States and the American military.
Sapphire Energy Congratulates Leroy Hood For National Medal of Science Award
Biofuels JournalSan Diego—“On behalf of Sapphire Energy, I want to congratulate Dr. Leroy Hood on being honored with the National Medal of Science from President Obama today.
2013 could be a make or break year for algae fuel
Katie Fehrenbacher, GigaOm2013 is a year where algae fuel makers are finally starting to try to reach scale where they can compete with oil. Will they make it?
Obama highlights renewable energy, climate change in Inaugural Address
Jim Lane, BiofuelsDigestIn Washington, US President Barack Obama embarked on his second term in office yesterday with an Inaugural Address that placed climate change and renewable energy squarely on the Administration’s agenda.
Algae Fuel Could Help Solve The Navy’s Oil Dependence
Tom Fudge, KPBSSAN DIEGO — When Captain Jim Goudreau describes the U.S. Navy's goal of cutting in half its use of fossil fuels by 2020, he uses words like “daunting” and “challenging.” Goudreau is director of the Navy’s Energy Coordination Office. And another word he uses to describe the goal is “necessary.” He said the Navy needs to end its heavy dependence on petroleum.
Algae Biomass Organization Comments on Fiscal Cliff Legislation
Biofuels JournalWashington, DC—As part of the bi-partisan “Fiscal Cliff” legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on January 1, 2013, algae-derived fuels are, for the first time ever, a “qualified feedstock” under section 40 of the United States Code meaning that producers of algal fuel are eligible for a $1.01 per gallon tax credit.
Biofuels Digest’s 2012 New Feedstock (Demonstration) Award: Sapphire Energy’s Green Crude Farm, Columbus, NM
Jim Lane, BiofuelsDigestIn August, Sapphire Energy announced that the first phase of its Green Crude Farm, the world’s first commercial demonstration algae-to-energy facility, is now operational in Columbus. Construction of this first phase, which began on June 1, 2011, was completed on time and on budget.
