Algae, a photosynthetic organisms, is suitable for serving as the foundation for a new generation of renewable and low carbon transportation fuels. Most of the algae’s biomass is concentrated in the chloroplast, the engine that turns sunlight and CO2 into organic carbon, so that algae does not waste time or energy making stalks, roots, leaves, or fruits, which leads to very high yields of oil.
Mark Taggatz, president of Aquentium, said: “As we enter this Green Era, by getting ahead of the curve, Aquentium can produce a new generation of transportation fuels for the world that are low-carbon, produced right here in the United States of America, and that generate renewed economic growth and new jobs. Fuel from algae is an extremely logical approach to meet the needs for a green solution to our dependence on fossil fuels. Fuel from algae is not just a laboratory experiment. The technology is ready now.”
Aquentium’s algae-based fuels would emit approximately two-thirds less CO2 compared to petroleum-based fuels at scale. When compared with conventional biofuels, such as corn ethanol and soy biodiesel, Aquentium’s Green Crude has significantly less than half their carbon impact, while delivering more energy density than either alternative.
