Algae Biofuels Production Technologies Worldwide

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Introduction

Abstract

Involvement in the algae biofuels industry shot up by companies 550% between 2005 and 2007, driven by environmental concerns and high crude oil prices. However, oil prices have since declined, and the recent global financial crisis stymied many industries. Currently there seems to be continued interest in algae biofuels, but the industry is also plagued by excessive hype... So what is the near-term outlook for the algae biofuels production technologies market? One of the great benefits of algae as a feedstock is that it can be used to produce an array of biofuels: algal oil, biodiesel, renewable diesel, aviation biofuel, renewable jet fuel, biogasoline, ethanol, butanol, biomethane, and even hydrogen. Algae biofuels production also involves a wide array of technologies, from genetically engineered diatoms, green algae, and cyanobacteria; to open ponds or photobioreactors for cultivation; centrifuges and presses for extraction; and refineries, fermenters, and digesters for processing into fuels.

Because the market for algae biofuels production technologies is diverse, it is helpful to break it down according to subsets of production technologies: cultivation technologies, harvesting and extraction technologies, and algae biofuels production facilities. Through 2015, cultivation technology sales are expected to hold most of the total algae biofuels production technologies market. The remaining market segments will be held by a combination of harvesting and extraction and fuels production facilities, for a total projected market value of over $1.6 billion in 2015. Starting at an estimated $271 million market size for 2010, this increase is significant and underscores that this is a quickly changing and evolving industry, expected to show an annual growth rate of nearly 43 percent.

Algae biofuels production technologies are currently undergoing substantial development and scaled testing. As demonstration and commercial implementation move forward, emerging algae biofuels production technologies will garner up to about a third of the total market by 2015, as some current technologies are rendered obsolete or underperforming in terms of cost and production efficiency.

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Scope
Algae Characteristics and Algae Biofuels Production Systems
Algae Biofuels History and Comparison to Other Market Fuels
Environmental Benefits and Potential Impacts of Algaculture
Proposed Algae Biofuels Facility Projects
Market Distribution Chain and Structure
Factors Affecting Market Size and Growth
Market Size and Growth for Algae Biofuels Technologies
- Figure 1-1 Total Algae Cultivation Systems Market Size (2010-2015) (in million $)
- Figure 1-2 Total Algae Harvesting and Algal Oil Extraction Systems Market Size (2010-2015) (in million $)
- Figure 1-3 Total Market Size for Algae Biofuels Production Facilities (2010-2015) (in million $)
- Table 1-1 Algae Biofuels Production Facility Market Shares
Industry Trends
- Figure 1-4 Number of Algae Biofuels Companies (by year; 1997-2009)
Investment and Financing Trends
Competitive Profiles
End Users
- Figure 1-5 Distribution of Algae Biofuels Companies by Global Region
- Figure 1-6 Current End Users Cultivation System Capacities (by Acreage)
Algae Biofuels End Users
Summary

Chapter 2 Overview of Algae Biofuels

Scope
- Algae Characteristics and Strains
- Microalgae Profile
- Microalgae Groups and Species
- Strain Selection
- Industry Uses of Microalgae
- Biofuels
- Food, Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Products
- Aquacultural and Agricultural Products
- Pollution Control and Water Treatment
- Chemicals Production
- Algae Cultivation: Resource Requirements
- Water
- Light
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nutrients
- Land
History of Algae Biofuels Development, Demand and Industry Activity
- Algae Biofuels and other Market Fuels
- Petroleum and Fossil Fuels
- Alternative Biofuels
Environmental Benefits of Expanded Algaculture
- Carbon Capture
- Wastewater Treatment
Environmental Impact of Expanded Algaculture
- Extensive Algae Cultivation Development within Select Ecosystems
- Water Supply to Marginal Lands and Regions
- GMO Contamination

Chapter 3 Algae Biofuels Production Process and Technologies

Scope
Algae Cultivation: Systems and Methods
- Open Ponds
- Photobioreactors
Algae Harvesting and Algae Oil and Biomass Extraction: Systems and Methods
- Flocculation
- Screening
- Air Flotation
- Centrifugation
- Ultrasound
- Algae Dryers
- Mechanical Oil Presses
- Electromechanical Oil Extraction
- Chemical Extraction of Algae Oil
Algae Biofuel Refining: Systems and Methods
- Algae Biodiesel Refineries
- Ethanol and Butanol Fermenters
- Algae Renewable Diesel, Aviation Biofuel and Biogasoline Refineries
- Biogas Digesters
- Gasification Systems
Summary

Chapter 4 Algae Biofuels Technologies - Market Size and Growth

Scope
Market Assessment Methodology
Algae Biofuels Facility Projects
- Table 4-1 Profiles for Select Algae Biofuels Industry Projects
Market Origins and History
Market Distribution Chain and Structure
Factors Affecting Market Size and Growth
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Supply and Prices
  - Figure 4-1 Number of U.S. Algae Biofuels Companies and Average U.S. Global Spot Crude Oil Prices (by year; 1997-2009)
  - Table 4-2 United States Petroleum Supply and Price Projections
  - Table 4-3 United States Natural Gas Supply and Price Projections
- Algae Biofuels Production Cost Reductions
- Algae Cultivation Systems
- Algae Harvesting and Algal Oil Extraction Systems
- Algae Biofuels Production Technologies
- Government Regulatory Support and Incentives for Algae Biofuels
  - Table 4-4 EISA Renewable Fuel Volume Requirements (billion gallons)
  - Table 4-5 Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Thresholds Specified in EISA (percentage reduction from 2005 baseline gasoline or diesel fuel)
- Industry Investment
Algae Biofuels Technology Markets
- Markets for Algae Cultivation Systems
  - Figure 4-2 Open Pond Algae Cultivation Systems Market Size (2010-2015) (in million $)
  - Table 4-6 Cumulative Total 2010-2015 World Market Shares for Open Pond Algae Cultivation Systems (United States, European Union, Asia)
  - Figure 4-3 Photobioreactor Algae Cultivation Systems Global Market Size (2010-2015) (in million $)
  - Table 4-7 Cumulative Total 2010-2015 World Market Shares for Photobioreactor Algae Cultivation Systems (United States, European Union, Asia)
  - Figure 4-4 Total Algae Cultivation Systems Market Size (2010-2015) (in million $)
- Markets for Algae Harvesting and Algal Oil Extraction Technologies
  - Figure 4-5 Global Algae Harvesting and Algal Oil Extraction Systems Market Size (2010-2015)
  - Figure 4-6 Estimated Market Share of Centrifuges, Emerging Technologies, and Other Conventional Technologies (2010-2015)
  - Table 4-8 Cumulative Total 2010-2015 World Market Shares for Algae Harvesting and Algal Oil Extraction Systems (United States, European Union, Asia)
  - Figure 4-7 Estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Algal Harvesting and Oil Extraction Versus Cultivation (2010-2015)
  - Figure 4-8 Global Market Size for Algae Biofuels Production Facilities (2010-2015) (in million $)
  - Table 4-9 Algae Biofuels Production Facility Market Shares
  - Table 4-10 World Market Shares for Algae Biofuels Production Facilities (United States, European Union, Asia)
  - Figure 4-9 Algae Biofuels Production Facility Market Shares (in million $)
Summary
- Figure 4-10 Estimated Global Algae Biofuels Market (2010-2015) (in million $)

Chapter 5 Algae Biofuels Technologies - Market and Product Trends

Scope
Product Trends and Pricing
- Open Pond Cultivation Systems
- Photobioreactor Cultivation Systems
- Flocculation, Screening and Air Flotation Systems
- Centrifugation Systems and Components
- Mechanical Oil Pressing Systems and Components
- Ultrasound Systems and Components
- Electromechanical Oil Extraction Systems and Components
- Biodiesel Refineries
- Fermentation Systems
- Hydrotreating Facilities
- Anaerobic Digesters
- Gasification Systems
Industry Trends
- Industry Participation
  - Figure 5-1 Number of Algae Biofuels Companies, Global (by year; 1997-2009)
  - Table 5-1 External Industries and Participants in the Algae Biofuels Industry
- Investment Trends
  - Table 5-2 Near Term Sources of Algae Biofuels Funding
  - Table 5-3 Algae Biofuels Projects Funded Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) (2009)
  - Figure 5-2 Venture Capital Raised by Algae Biofuels Companies (1st Quarter 2005 - 2nd Quarter 2010) (in million $)
- Industry Research and Development
  - Figure 5-3 Published Patents and Patent Applications for Algae Photobioreactors (U.S. Patent Office, European Patent Office, World Intellectual Property Organization)
- Supplier and Manufacturer Market Activity
- Trends and Developments in Other Algae Industries
Financing Trends for Algae Biofuels Industry Projects
- Availability of Financing for Facility Construction
- Costs and Risks Comparison between Algae Biofuels Projects and other Alternative Biofuels Projects
Biofuels Production and Capacity Rates and Trends
- Biodiesel
  - Figure 5-4 U.S. Biodiesel Production and Installed Capacity (2005-2010)
  - Figure 5-5 European Union (EU) Biodiesel Production and Installed Capacity (2005-2010)
- Renewable Diesel
- Ethanol Fuel
  - Figure 5-6 U.S. Ethanol Production and Installed Capacity (2005-2010)
  - Figure 5-7 Ethanol Production in Brazil, European Union, and China (2005-2010)
- Biobutanol
- Aviation Biofuel
- Biomethane
- Biogasoline
- Hydrogen
Agricultural Biofuels Crop Prices and Demand
- Figure 5-8 Global Average Spot Crude Oil Prices (2001-2010)
Summary

Chapter 6 Algae Biofuels and Technologies - Promotion and Distribution

Scope
Algae Biofuels Supply Chain
- Figure 6-1. Algae Biofuels Supply Chain
Algae Biofuels Facility Products Supply Chain
- Figure 6-2: Bioalgae Cultivation
- Figure 6-3: Harvesting and Extraction
- Figure 6-4: Refining and Biofuels Production
Algae Biofuels Promotion
Algae Biofuels Demonstration
- Algae Biodiesel Vehicle Demonstration
- Algae Aviation Biofuel Demonstrations
- Algae Biogasoline Demonstration
Algae Biofuels Facility Products Promotion
Summary

Chapter 7 Competitive Profiles

Scope
Methodology and Selection of Profiles
Bayer MaterialScience
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
- Figure 7-1 Annual Revenues of Bayer MaterialScience, 2005-2009 (in billion € )
Company News
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Outlook
- Personnel Changes
Desmet Ballestra
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
Company News
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Innovation
- Outlook
Georg Fischer
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
- Figure 7-2 Annual Revenues of Georg Fischer, 2005-2009 (in billion CHF)
Company News
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Outlook
- Personnel Changes
Harvel Plastics
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
Company News
- Personnel Changes
Hielscher
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
Company News
- Innovation
Hydrotec
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
- Figure 7-3 Annual Revenues of Veolia Water, 2005-2009 (in billion € )
Company News
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Innovation
- Outlook
- Personnel Changes
Praxair
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
- Figure 7-4 Annual Revenues of Praxair, 2005-2009 (in billion $)
Company News
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Innovation
- Outlook
- Personnel Changes
Siemens Industry
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
- Figure 7-5 Annual Revenues of Siemens Industry, 2005-2009 (in billion € )
Company News
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Innovation
- Outlook
UOP
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
- Figure 7-6 Annual Revenues of Honeywell Specialty Materials, 2005-2009 (in billion $)
- Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Innovation
- Outlook
US Centrifuge
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Performance
Technology Provider Profiles
Algenol Biofuels
Corporate Background
Technology Profile
Development Projects
OriginOil
Corporate Background
- Figure 7-7 Annual Revenues of OriginOil, 2007-2009 (in billion $)
Technology Profile
Development Projects
Solazyme
Corporate Background
Technology Profile
Development Projects
Solix Biofuels
Corporate Background
Technology Profile
Development Projects

Chapter 8 End Users

Scope
Algae Biofuels Technology End Users
- Algae Cultivators, Algae Biofuels Technology Providers, and Developers
  - Figure 8-1 Distribution of U.S. Algae Biofuels Companies by State
  - Figure 8-2 Distribution of U.S. Algae Biofuels Companies by Region
  - Figure 8-3 Distribution of Algae Biofuels Companies by Global Region
  - Figure 8-4 Number of Algae Biofuels Technology End Users (by year; 2001-2010)
  - Figure 8-5 Current End Users Cultivation System Capacities (by Acreage)
- Biofuels Producers and Refiners
Algae Biofuels End Users
Summary

Appendix: Contact Information for Select Suppliers to the Algae Biofuels Industry and Technical Experts

Press Release

Algae Biofuel Production Technologies: Total Projected Market Value to Exceed $1.6 Billion in 2015

August 6th, 2010

Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "Algae Biofuels Production Technologies Worldwide" by Specialist in Business Information.

Fueled by high crude oil prices and environmental concerns, corporate participation in the algae biofuels industry jumped a record-breaking 550% from 2005 to 2007. Nevertheless, oil prices have since declined and the recent financial crisis obstructed many industries. According to the new report from Specialists in Business Information, "Currently there seems to be continued interest in algae biofuels, but the industry is also plagued by excessive hype." Substantial development and scaled testing dominates the current market for algae biofuels production technologies. Emerging technologies in algae biofuels production will account for up to a third of the total market by 2015 as demonstration and commercial implementation move ahead.

Why algae?

Algae can be used as a feedstock. The great benefit to this is that algae can be manipulated to produce an array of biofuels, including: biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable jet fuel, algal oil, aviation biofuel, biogasoline, ethanol, biomethane, butanol, and hyrdrogen. Addtionally, algae biofuels production requires a wide range of technologies: genetically engineered diatoms, cyanobacteria, and green algae; open ponds or photobioreactors for cultivation; refineries, digesters, fermenters for fuel processing; and presses and centrifuges for extraction.

What is the outlook for the algae biofuels production technologies market?

Cultivation technology sales are expected to make up the majority of the total algae biofuels production technologies market. A combination of harvesting, extraction and fuels production facilities will account for the remaining market segments, which will bring the total forecasted market value to be over $1.6 billion in 2015. According to the study, "Starting at an estimated $271 million market size for 2010, this increase is significant and underscores that this is a quickly changing and evolving industry, expected to show and annual growth rate of nearly 43 percent."