Joint Venture Agreement for the Production, Promotion and Marketing of Biofuels from Algae via Nano-Emulsion & Polarization Technology
April 19th 2012 marked a memorable day in Algaetech’s path to becoming a global leader in algae, as Algaetech Sdn Bhd and BATC Development Bhd signed a Joint Venture Agreement for the Production, Promotion and Marketing of Biofuels from Algae via Nano-Emulsion & Polarization Technology. The BIONAS team headed by Executive Chairman Mohd Safi’e M. Jaffri visited the Algaetech Head Office and Laboratory at Technology Park Malaysia.
BIONAS Chief Executive Officer Ms. Zurina Amnan and Algaetech CEO Mr. Syed Isa Syed Alwi signed the Joint Venture Agreement that sees the link-up of the two Malaysian companies in the development and implementation of large scale algae bio-fuels production with Malaysian technology and knowhow. The Nano-emulsion Technology sees the blending of fossil fuel, algae feed stock and specific types of chemicals which are mixed to form stable bonds and create B20 Biofuels and B10-B25 Bio Jetfuel.
Bionas Agropolitan Technology Corridor Development Berhad or better known as BATC Development Berhad is a Malaysian public-listed company incorporated in 2004 and operates under its tradename “BIONAS”. The company’s objective was to promote Jatropha Curcas planting for fuel production as well as to generate wealth creation within the Malaysian Economy. Its assets portfolio in Malaysia consists of over 790,000 acres planted areas, 3.3 million acres land bank, 313 nurseries and collection centers, 4 pressing mills, and 2 processing& blending plants as well as storage facilities.
BIONAS’ production capacities to date are 2.5 million tons of seeds, 0.85 million tons of Crude Jatropha Oil (CJO), 1.7 Million tons of seed cakes (bio‐mass) and 8.5 Million tons of Jatropha based “Drop‐In” additives which in return are able to produce 85 Million tons of bio‐fuels. BIONAS has extended its global presence in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Taiwan, China, Kenya, Pakistan, Middle East, Ethiopia, Sudan and Nigeria, and has recently expanded into North and South America.
Algaetech Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian-based holding company that was founded in 2004 by current CEO, Syed Isa Syed Alwi. The company specializes in microalgae research and development as well as consultancy services, technology providing and has various industrial partnerships and research collaborations around the world. The adaptability of Algaetech’s services and offerings has attracted companies from various countries all over Asia, such as South Korea, India, Thailand, Indonesia; who are interested in incorporating algae systems into their industrial activities.
Algaetech aims to be a turnkey company in the field of algae technology and intends to provide their clients with the choice of a range of possible solutions to help them achieve a greener future. The company has received various awards for its dedication to sustainability and green technology.
Trieste Conference Considers Algae in Developing Economies
The International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS-UNIDO) presented an Expert Group Meeting on Emerging Technologies for the Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Algae, March 19-21, in Trieste, Italy. The basic issues discussed related to the questions: will algae shape the future of biomass; and if it does, what are the steps to be taken to assist emerging nations into making this a reality?
The meeting, held in the high AREA Science Park, on the border triangle of Slovania, Italy and Austria, included representatives from Malaysia, India, China, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, and other specialists of the ICS UNIDO organization. The participants were all experts in the field of algae biomass valorization technologies.
A primary objective in holding this conference was to recognize that many developing countries rely primarily on biomass to satisfy their energy needs. For some countries biomass has been the starting point of a strong industrial development, such as palm oil in Malaysia and sugar cane in Brazil.
First generation biofuels have been widely criticized for their land and water use and for causing food prices to increase. It is therefore essential, noted the conference leaders, that their further development is carried out in accordance with the principles of sustainability.
To that end, this program on utilization and valorization of biomass focused on processes and technologies for production of next-generation biofuels and added value products from non-food crops – such as algae and ligno-cellulosic biomass – and biowaste feedstocks, in particular agricultural, industrial and forestry waste. Special attention was dedicated to innovative biomass conversion and waste treatment technologies relying on the application of thermochemical, chemical catalytic and biochemical methods, and biorefineries.
The program’s presentations and activities all aimed at establishing the relevant innovation, R&D, and production capacities in developing countries to enable them to build sustainable low-carbon chemical and biofuel industries of the future. Participants also conferred to identify the first list of partners for the new network of institutions on algae biomass valorization for future activities and discussed potential cooperation initiatives between ICS, UNIDO, institutions in developing countries, and other partners.
Haematococcus Pluvialis & Algaee Production In TPM Utiling The AIMsys Technology
Malaysia Integrated Algae Valley (MIAV)
Malaysia Integrated Algae Valley (MIAV) will be established on a 2,000ha site owned by Pahang Biodiesel Corp Sdn Bhd (PBC) in Rompin, Pahang.
The signing of a memorandum of agreement between PBC and Algaetech International Sdn Bhd today will pave the way for the establishment of the algae valley.
“PBC has appointed Algaetech International as its technology provider, and the turnkey collaborator in the MIAV,” Algaetech International said in a statement.
Algaetech, which has its headquarters at Technology Park Malaysia in Bukit Jalil, is involved in the development and commercialisation of algae for the energy, clear technology and nutraceutical industries.
The Integrated Mix Project has been mapped and segregated by a phase and zoning that concentrates to produce algae biomass, aquaculture products, biodiesel, jet-fuel and generate renewable energy as the main revenues stream.
This project offers investors a unique opportunity, addressing this global concern while reaching beyond the scope of simple monetary gains and into the realm of environmental and humanitarian contributions.
Bioremediation Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent And Lechate Using Algae Based Water Treatment System
Algaetech Sdn Bhd was engaged by MyAgri Nutribio Sdn Bhd to apply Algae Integrated Management System (AIMSysTM) to polish their Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and composite Leachate and integrates with Algae cultivation system. Algaetech will provide the project management, technology transfer and technical expertise to develop a pilot demonstration solution to manage the waste come from empty fruit bunches (EFB) which is POME and Leachate. Commencing the technology, the waste water from POME and Leachate will be treated using the Algae Based Water Treatment System and the treatment water can be reuse for factory purposes and safety to dispose to the river.
Project Objectives
This project will focus exclusively on establishing a pilot/demonstration AIMSysTM facility at Palm Oil Mill site. The principle objectives are:
- To construct and install the system at the Palm Oil Mill site and water polishing for effluent treatment and beneficiation;
- Culture value added algae strain to optimize production of biomass as feedstock for renewable energy and determining the capacity and sustainability of output;
- To treat the waste water that is being discharged from the Palm Oil Mill factory, at the same time help reduce and dispose the ammonia and toxic inside the waste;
- To create an overall saving for POME & Leachate management cost of at least 10 – 20% after a few months of operation;
- To make best endeavor to ensure successful application of the Algae Based Water Treatment System and its technology for the project;
Cultivation of suitable micro algae using POME and composting Leachate.
