NZ firm makes bio-diesel from sewage in world first
Considering how much sewage we have here in the US, this can only be a good thing.
NZ firm makes bio-diesel from sewage in world first - 12 May 2006 - National News
Aquaflow’s algae, however, were derived from excess pond discharge from the Marlborough District Council’s sewage treatment works. Algae take most chemicals out of sewage, but having too many of them taints the water and produces a foul smell.
Creating fuel from the algae removes the problem while producing useful clean water, said Mr Leay. The clean water can then be used for stock food, irrigation and, if treated properly, for human consumption.
Mr Leay said the process could also benefit dairy farmers and food processors as the algae also thrive in those industries’ waste streams.
May 28th, 2006 at 9:34 am
It’s quite an interesting development, and bodes well for biodiesel…I understand that the company has the ability to produce about 1 million liters of biodiesel per year by this method, which is a good quantity as well…
I am wondering whether they will be able to provide this at competitive prices?
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