Algae is the new front of the industry vs academia war

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In a face-off between academia and industry, algae biofuel companies have made a joint statement decrying recent research that highlights algae’s drawbacks.

The research, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, found that algae production can be energy intensive and can end up emitting more greenhouse gases than it sequesters.

In response, the Algal Biomass Assocation, a trade organization of companies involved with developing algae biofuels, said the researchers used old and outdated data.

“We appreciate and support the interest in algae among the scientific community, and agree that examination of the life cycle impacts of algae for fuel processes is important,” said Mary Rosenthal, the executive director of the group, in the written statement.

“However, we expect such research to be based on current information, valid assumptions and proven facts. Unfortunately, this report falls short of those standards with its use of decades old data and errant assumptions of current production and refining technologies.”

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In response, Andres Clarens the lead author of the study said he used the most recent data that he could, which was about 10 years old. Algae biofuel companies keep their research a closely guarded secret, he said.

He invited companies to share any more recent and relevant data they had with him.

“Everybody talks about the next generation - what is the next generation?” he said. “I’d be happy to model it if somebody produces it.”

He may get what he wishes for - the whole blow-out may result in a partnership.

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/...ck-algae-study/

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Less fuel need to use algae as a food source - forget the biofuel aspect, I say

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Less fuel need to use algae as a food source - forget the biofuel aspect, I say

http://www.originoil.com/

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In response, Andres Clarens the lead author of the study said he used the most recent data that he could, which was about 10 years old. Algae biofuel companies keep their research a closely guarded secret, he said.

He invited companies to share any more recent and relevant data they had with him.

"Everybody talks about the next generation - what is the next generation?" he said. "I'd be happy to model it if somebody produces it."

He may get what he wishes for - the whole blow-out may result in a partnership.

I'm sure they'll sort this all out.

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I'm sure they'll sort this all out.

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http://www.originoil.com/

Read it - I stand by original statement, however.

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Read it - I stand by original statement, however.

http://www.sapphireenergy.com/

These guys are further along. Eventually we will get gas from Algae it is just a matter of time.