Algae biofuel stakeholders continue to encounter obstacles along the path to commercial applications, though work continues apace at the research end testing end (cropped, courtesy of Intertek).
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
US President Donald Trump has transformed the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, into a gigantic showcase for algae cultivation. The big question is what he will make from the stuff, once it is harvested. Nutritional supplements, fish food, and personal care products are among the options. However, considering the President’s determination to exploit domestic energy opportunities to the fullest extent possible, algae biofuel is the more likely focus of attention.
The Algae Biofuel Plot Thickens
The President does not shower his favors upon all energy resources equally. Nevertheless, his “American Energy Dominance” plan does embrace domestically cultivated biomass, and algae qualifies for support under that standard.







