Arizona scientists, companies turning algae into jet fuel
· October 2, 2008 · Print This Article
Arizona researchers and private companies are hot on the trail of the latest biofuel golden goose — turning giant vats of slimy green algae into a renewable, lower-emissions jet fuel.
Scottsdale-based PetroSun Inc. is building a vast algae farm on the Gulf Coast to use for biofuel prod
uction, with a portion of the property set aside for the production of “experimental jet fuel.”
Arizona State University’s research arm is also getting into the game, securing $3 million in funding to develop algae that can be turned into kerosene.
It all sound lovely, but if you’ve ever smelled a pool of algae, I doubt you’d want to be anywhere near one of these plants.
It’s been estimated that an algae pool the size of Maryland would provide enough bio-fuel to take care of the United States’ fuel requirements for a year. And to be honest, who really needs Maryland anyway?
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To learn more about algae commerialization yoou may want to check out this website:
http://www.nationalalgaeassociation.com