Production of biodiesel from Algae in selected Mediterranean Countries

Programme 2007 - 2013 Mediterranean Sea Basin ENPI CBC

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

Description

Description (EN):

The potential of producing bio-fuel from microalgae has been recognized as an alternative to fossil fuels, especially under the form of liquid fuel (diesel, ethanol), which can be used in the transport sector. The use of microalgae as a biomass resource for production of biodiesel has drawn a lot of attention from researchers, governments and the private sector. To foster the development of microalgae as alternative fuel, the MED-ALGAE project will contribute to the establishment of a new value chain for the production of renewable energy based on microalgae which can secure sufficient quantity and quality of biodiesel. Microalgae by-products and related new business opportunities will also be identified by the project.

Website: http://www.enpicbcmed.eu/

Expected Results (EN):

• Review of the current state of the art concerning growth systems for production of microalgae • Production of biodiesel for quality testing • Identification of by-products from microalgae production with commercial potential • Assessment of the conditions for the establishment of microalgae biodiesel production and bio refinery plants in identified pilot areas • Valorisation of business opportunities for microalgae biodiesel production and resulting by-products

Thematic information

Green technologies Scientific cooperation Renewable energy

Partners (12)

Lead Partner: Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)

Address: 2109 Lefkosia, Cyprus

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Ενεργειακό Γραφείο Κύπρου

Name: Ενεργειακό Γραφείο Κύπρου

Address: 2109 Lefkosia, Cyprus

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National Research Centre

Name: National Research Centre

Address: 11600 Cairo, Egypt

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LEBANESE ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY SAVING AND FOR ENVIRONMENT

Name: LEBANESE ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY SAVING AND FOR ENVIRONMENT

Address: 1100 Beirut, Lebanon

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STUDIO SARDO

Name: STUDIO SARDO

Address: 95100 Catania, Italy

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الجامعة الأمركية في بيروت

Name: الجامعة الأمركية في بيروت

Address: 1100 Beirut, Lebanon

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Temi Zammit Foundation

Name: Temi Zammit Foundation

Address: 1117 Msida, Malta

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Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency

Name: Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency

Address: 1117 Paola, Malta

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Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

Name: Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

Address: 21532 Alexandria, Egypt

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Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο

Name: Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο

Address: 15773 Athens, Greece

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NATIONAL & KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS

Name: NATIONAL & KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS

Address: 15773 Athens, Greece

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"MEDITERRANEA" UNIVERSITY OF REGGIO CALABRIA - Dept. Agroforestry and Environmental Sciences and Technologies Agricultural Engineering Section

Name: "MEDITERRANEA" UNIVERSITY OF REGGIO CALABRIA - Dept. Agroforestry and Environmental Sciences and Technologies Agricultural Engineering Section

Address: 89100 Reggio Calabria, Italy

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