Posted on 02/03/2011 8:10:00 PM PST by dangerdoc
Algae biodiesel has looked so promising (as in 100 times more fuel than corn or soy) that the U.S. Department of Energy gave $9 million to Cellana, a joint research venture between Shell Oil and HR Biopetroleum, specifically to look into the alternative energy source's prospects. It seems, however, that those prospects were no longer attractive to Shell, which has announced it will no longer pursue algae biodiesel, because it feels it doesn't have sufficient commercial viability. Partner HR Biopetroleum has stated it cannot continue the project on its own as Shell pursues other biofuel initiatives with other companies.
I think it’s going to take serious genetic modification of the algae and different extraction techniques than what they’re using to make it viable.
Good,, now drill for our oil and refine it into gas and diesel!!!
Maybe they should develop an engine burns algae and not worry extracting anything from it. Now that would be a Green Machine. slimy too.
Can’t wait for Exxon to do the same so I don’t have to listen to that stupid commercial any longer.
Another 0bajoke dies an ignominious death.
this should be pursued....algae is a worth while approach to oil.
Dry it out, press it into bricks then make steam. Someone pulls out in front of you, blast away with the steam whistle.
I wonder how much per gallon, the stations would charge for water?
I have mixed feelings. I would love to see a domestic replacement for imported oil but if it were worthwhile to produce, it should be worthwhile with private money.
From a business standpoint, Shell apparently does not think so.
ping
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