Arizona-based algae technology company Heliae signs MOU to produce algal jet fuel for SkyNRG, an Amsterdam-based market-maker of renewable aviation fuel; companies understand algal fuel in 'infancy' but point to significant progress, eager marketplace

Rachel Carter

Rachel Carter

GILBERT, Arizona , October 4, 2011 (press release) – Heliae, an Arizona-based algae technology company, today announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding to produce algae-based jet fuel for SkyNRG, an Amsterdam-based market-maker of renewable aviation fuel.

While both companies acknowledged that a cost-competitive, large-scale supply of aviation fuel derived from algae is not yet a reality, they cited significant progress and a marketplace eager for an alternative supply of renewable fuel.

“We fully understand that algae-based jet fuel is in its infancy,” said SkyNRG Managing Director Dirk Kronemeijer. “But we firmly believe in algae’s promise as a source of truly renewable aviation fuel, and our aviation customers are, of course, very keen to see sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel that, in time, can be cost competitive. We see it as our mission to partner with firms like Heliae that are helping to make these alternatives a reality. We’re truly impressed with the long term vision and commitment of Heliae’s shareholders and with Heliae’s technical progress to date.”

“Heliae’s team is developing the necessary technology to drive down the production costs of algae-based fuels to a level that legitimately competes with fossil fuels,” said Heliae CEO Dan Simon. “We are thrilled to be working with SkyNRG, the global market leader in educating, cultivating and supplying the rapidly growing market for renewable aviation fuels.”

About Heliae

Heliae develops, designs, and delivers cost-effective technology solutions that enable sustainable, industrial-scale production of food, fuel, and bio-chemicals from algae. As innovators and integrators of technology, our processes help companies worldwide convert free sunlight and industrial waste-streams into the affordable, renewable food and drop-in transportation fuels that our growing world requires. Learn more at: www.Heliae.com

About SkyNRG

SkyNRG is a Dutch company with the mission of creating the market for sustainable, affordable jet fuel. The company is working with some of the world’s leading airlines, integrating a complete supply chain for sustainable jet fuels into their short and long term strategy. From feedstock-to-flight, the supply chain covers elements such as strict selection of sustainable feedstock, refining contracts, distribution to any airport in the world, quality assurance, to-plane fuel service, insurance, marketing and project co- funding with airports and end customers. Learn more at www.SkyNRG.com

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