Engines Lab Teams with Solix Biofuels Inc. to Mass Produce Oil from Algae as Diesel Fuel Alternative

Colorado State University ^ | Dec. 07, 2006 | Emily Narvaes Wilmsen

[mad puppy]

Solix Biofuels Inc., a startup company based in Boulder, is working with Colorado State University engineers to commercialize technology that can cheaply mass produce oil derived from algae and turn it into biodiesel - an environmentally friendly solution to high gas prices, greenhouse gas emissions and volatile global energy markets.

[mad puppy]

Admittedly shameless plug for my old school, but this algae stuff sounds pretty promising. Also note the involvement of New Belgium Brewing Co., from Fort Collins, and brewer of Fat Tire. Hmmm. Mix Fat Tire and the promise of getting the US off M.E. oil and throw in the old school and well, I have to post.

[Hydroshock]

ping

[Boiler Plate]

Neat

[neodad]

Of course, a gallon of gas is cheaper than a six of Fat Tire.

[saganite]

Yeah but six Fat Tiere will get you there faster than the gallon of gas!

[mad puppy]

"Of course, a gallon of gas is cheaper than a six of Fat Tire."

You ever tasted gasoline? You might get a buzz, but man, you gotta want it pretty bad.

[mad puppy]

Yeah. That is kind of what I thought. Then of course I started thinking about how fast that stuff grows and had visions of some freak'ish sci-fi movie where the algae grows uncontrolled and eats Fort Collins (and destroys a really great brewery). I just hope they can do some good with it so that every time the OPEC drop supply we can break out the algae-oil and tell them to shove off.

[Ron2]

"solution to high gas prices" One key here is the taxes on it. Ever look at California's taxes? They don't tax gas or diesel.....they tax "fuel". No matter who comes up with what, they'll tax the hell out of it. We also need to get rid of the Fed's excise tax. No need for this tax any longer.

[Brilliant]

Sandia lab already has a program to work out the kinks on this technology. At this point, I think it is primarily genetic engineering they need. They need to come up with an algae strain that will grow here inexpensively, and will produce enough lipids to make it worthwhile. They are a long way from the goal, though, so if anyone says they are ready to commercialize it, they are probably trying to pull the wool over someone's eyes.

[mad puppy]

I'm sure you're right. I will just take solace in the fact that it will be the US gov't collecting the cash and not some M.E. country that uses those $$$'s to support schools that teach hatred of this country and encourage students to kill Jews, Americans and all other non-Islamics. Well.... at least they don't today.

[RSmithOpt]

Was taught how to operate a 'Kentucky Gas Station' at age 8. Only took three attempts not to get a mouth full of gas any more.

[Dutch Boy]

There is another question. The article claims it will only take .5 percent of the area of the US to grow it. If Alaska and Hawaii are included that about 17687 square miles. If they are excluded it's about 14795 square miles. That's roughly half the size of the sate of Maine. Where is that coming from? What public and private use lands will be forfeit to grow the algae? I'll bet Eminent Domain will come into play in a major way before this is over.

[dangerdoc]

How about thermal depolymerization?

[barb-tex]

Wait till next year and we get a $1 tax on gasoline. After all we Paid greedy Big Oil that much and why would we complain? After all "my friends in La Belle France have to pay $5"That will show you SUV driving Fuel Hogs.
barbra ann

[barb-tex]

Sounds like another scheme to get grant money. Like celulosstic Ethanol. It, like other Bio diesel or fuels require research money and subsidies. How does the CO2 get from the power plant chimneys to the Algae. I realize we must phase out corn as we need it to make tortillas for the undocumented workers.
barbra ann

[Red Badger]

Rest In Peace, old friend, your work is finished.......

If you want on or off the DIESEL "KNOCK" LIST just FReepmail me........

This is a fairly HIGH VOLUME ping list on some days......

[Red Badger]

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[Red Badger]

It, like other Bio diesel or fuels require research money and subsidies http://www.greenstarusa.com/products/photos8.html It's being done with private funds...........

[Fierce Allegiance]

There are private biodiesel plants making fuel already without government money. The same is not true of ethanol.

[Battle Axe]

Just paid 1.97 for reg. in Goshen IN.