We see algae as the world’s most promising source of renewable, alternative biomass.

Why Algae? Algae are fast growing organisms that turn sunlight into chemical energy. Microalgae, including single-celled algae and cyanobacteria, grow in water and produce proteins and lipids that can be used to for bio products and biofuels.

Microalgae in particular are a highly sustainable feedstock due to: (1) rapid growth in scalable ponds, bioreactors, or fermentation tanks, (2) utilization of non-potable water and non-arable land, (3) inexpensive media costs and near-complete utilization of nutrients, (4) biomass production with essentially no fossil energy inputs or net greenhouse gas emissions because of the large amount of CO₂ sequestered during algae cultivation, and (5) a highly diverse selection of biomolecules produced.