Published: November 17, 2009
Algal Turf Scrubber to Benchmark Algae Biofuels Research
OCALA, Fla. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Algal
Turf Scrubber from HydroMentia is being used in algae
biofuels research being conducted by the Chesapeake Algae Project
(ChAP). Norwegian global energy giant StatoilHydro is investing
$3 million to launch the project. Other partners in ChAP include the
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Blackrock Energy, the University
of Maryland, the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Arkansas.
ChAP is researching the commercial viability of algae biofuels by
looking at the entire process, from growing and harvesting algae in both
on-shore and off-shore systems, to extracting and processing the oil
from algae, and producing the final biofuel.
"HydroMentia is pleased that the ChAP participants recognize the value
our technology brings to this project," William G. Sawyer, HydroMentia
CEO said. "HydroMentia has invested over twelve years commercializing
the Algal Turf Scrubber as a water treatment technology. Adding biofuel
production to the mix makes sense because the cost of the biomass can be
attributed to water treatment. If biofuels are to be cost competitive
with gasoline you have to find other uses for the algae. Our technology
does that."
The HydroMentia's proprietary Algal Turf Scrubber is a water treatment
technology that uses periphytic algae to extract excess nutrients such
as nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater and impaired waterways.
HydroMentia is located in Ocala, Florida. For more information visit www.hydromentia.com.
HydroMentia, Ocala
Mark Zivojnovich, 352-237-6145
mzivo@hydromentia.com
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