2009 has been a busy year in the algae world. I started the year off by opening the NAA conference in January with the question "Where´s the oil?" because I wanted to see systems in production, not hear about them. Since then, I have been fortunate to have seen algae in real production, to see different closed-loop PBR systems throughout the US, to attend an NAA workshop dedicated solely to open ponds, and to see honest commitment and dedication to the NAA mission to fast-track commercialization of algae. I have also witnessed more openness and collaboration between inventors, researchers, equipment manufacturers and others than ever before.
Although not our primary focus, NAA and other organizations submitted comments to the Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap in August. Read more:
National Algae Association´s West Coast Chapter is planning a workshop at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas on February 25-26, 2010, focusing on the latest innovations in algae growing systems. Conference Details Here.
The next Houston conference will be held at the Doubletree Houston on April 29-30, 2010. Presentations are now being accepted for consideration. Conference Details Here.
We are pleased to announce the new NAA algae production certification program will begin the first quarter of 2010. An intensive 3 day course will be taught in Houston – STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE… If you are interested in signing up for the course, please let us know.