Biodiesel From Algae Research

While algae has long been a major part of the underwater ecosystem, it has recently emerged as a dark horse candidate as quite possibly providing the alternate fuel universe with the possibility of being a major part of the above water world. No, algae hasn't figured out how to survive in the desert, but the ability to convert biodiesel from algae may finally provide society with a safe alternative to gasoline and allow us to be free on an excessive dependency on oil. Also, a side benefit is that algae found in sewage may be utilized for conversion essentially utilizing discarded sewage as a fuel source. Certainly finding sewage is easier that finding, drilling and refining oil!

Probably the most well known of the biodiesel from algae processing companies is Greenfuels Technologies which has raised several millions of dollars in private equity investment funds in order to expand their conversion work and have the work yield positive results. As of right now, Green fuels progress is still in the very early stages and is still a few years away from its maximum potential.

This should be expected as the world of biodiesel from algae research has always been performed in a very limited capacity. This type of research is more suited to start up companies than established energy giants, but if a small company can develop a strong biodiesel from algae formula ( algal oil ), then the company will not be "small" very much longer. In fact, it may become an energy giant as well.

Hopefully, companies that are involved in this type of research will continue to receive private investment funds as this will invariable lead to the answer to the question "Will biodiesel from algae truly work"? Hopefully, the ultimate answer to this will be in the affirmative and the days of big oil will be behind us all.