Bioalgostral, IGV partner for algal biofuels venture in La Reunion

In La Reunion, Bioalgostral SAS (BAO) has teamed with Germany’s IGV for delivery and establishment of an industrial plant for the production of biofuels from microalgae with a total volume of 82,000 litres in 2012. The recently commissioned facility is the result of cooperation since 2010.

The first phase of the project through 2014 will focus solely on biofuel production to provide transport fuel for the island. During the second phase through 2017, the project will expand from 1ha to 5ha and will include production of products for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.