Microalgae to Fuel B.C.'s Diesel Needs

VANCOUVER, May 5 /CNW (Canada News Wire)/ - A $55,000 grant from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands will assist in developing innovative technologies in microalgae that
could one day fuel 100 per cent of B.C.'s diesel needs, announced Soren
Harbel, Vice President, Innovation Development, British Columbia Innovation
Council (BCIC).

"Culturing microalgae to produce biofuels and bioenergy is gaining
momentum around the world," said Harbel. "This is a great opportunity for B.C.
to lead the way in advancing alternative and clean energy technologies. It
will be a significant step towards commercializing viable energy solutions."

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