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Establishing a Canadian capacity to produce biofuels from marine algae
Project Objectives
To aid in the development of a Canadian capacity to produce biofuel from algae on an industrial scale.
Driving Forces
- Opportunity for Canadian biofuels market to be a leading source of knowledge and technology in algal biofuel systems on a global scale.
- The use of microalgae as an alternative feedstock for the production of biofuels.
- Easily deployable photobioreactors conceived, designed and constructed in Canada for biodiesel production could be marketed to Canadian and international industries to mitigate CO2 emissions from factories, refineries, and other point source emitters.
- Opportunities to train highly qualified personnel in algal biology and the production of biofuels.
- Competitive advantage for the Canadian biofuels market by implementing a process that is suitable for the Canadian climate, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Real Results for Canada!
- New renewable fuel feedstocks not linked to food production
- Competitive advantage for the Canadian biofuels industry
- Increased Canadian expertise in algal biology and biofuels
Did you know?
A photobioreactor is a device that houses and cultivates algae. It provides an optimal environment for algae growth, supplying light, nutrients, CO2 and a regulated temperature for the culture.
Participating NRC Institutes
- NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences
- NRC Institute for Aerospace Research
- NRC Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology
- NRC Biotechnology Research Institute
- NRC Plant Biotechnology Institute
Co-Lead Project Directors
Dr. Stephen O'Leary, NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences and Ed Hogan, CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada
