Are there any commercial algae oil growers in the United States yet?

Question

I find algae growing for oil production quite fascinating, however I have been unable to find anyone actually doing this commercially. I find alot of people experimenting and universities doing varoius projects. If there is so much potential, why is it taking so long to get a facility up and running? Does anyone know of any companies currently producing oil or nearly to that stage?

Answer 1

There are no commecial operations at this time.  There is potential but they are still trying to get a better return (in terms of oil) for the amount of algae.  Many algae give a relatively poor return.

Answer 2

well its the cost to return problem yes we can make it but its not viable to be produced in any large quantities. so i would say that it will be near imposable to find any oil companies selling it.

Answer 3

I too am very interested in algae biodiesel production.  Here is an article stating that Petrosun Biodiesel Inc. will begin producing Algae Biodiesel on April 1st (Very soon)!  However, I have read that they are still working on bring down the production cost.  Will see if it hits the market soon.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/...