Scientists have now genetically modified algae to produce oil efficiently. Theres a site about this green source of oil (literally), called Oilgae.com and it provides a host of information about algae oil production.
At first sight, this appears to be a great method for producing oil but since uptake on this source has been slow and relatively under the bridge, I’m a little skeptical about it. Nevertheless, many sources indicate that this source of oil is the only feasible way to replace petroleum completely.
Since I’m interested in this, I did a little reading to find out the benefits and downsides to this form of algae production. These are derived from Oilgae.com. Let’s take a look at the benefits first:
Advantages to Algae Oil Production
No need to use crops such as palms to produce oil.
Algae Oil Extracts can be used as livestock feed and even processed into ethanol.
High levels of polyunsaturates in algae biodiesel is suitable for cold weather climates.
Grows practically anywhere.
Can reduce carbon emissions based on where it’s grown.
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