Australian algae project features unique pond system

Biorefining Magazine
By Erin Voegele December 07, 2011

A new algae project is underway in Australia. Algarythm Pty. Ltd., the operating company of Darke Peak Algae Biofuel Commercialization project, and Fishace Pty Ltd., trading as Fishace Ecological Engineering, recently announced the development of a new method to produce algae on a commercial scale.

According to information released by the companies, a pilot plant featuring the process is under development with the project’s academic partner, the Materials and BioEnergy Group of Flinders University, Adelaide. Fishace noted that the project will be constructed on a 2.4-hectare (5.9-acre) site it owns in Darke Peak regional township adjacent to a rail line and grain silos.

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