Algae

It doesn’t take a genius to understand the advantages of getting the best raw materials at the best prices. One way to do that – and an increasingly important part of our procurement strategy – is to take advantage of industrial biotechnology

Scientists hope clean-up operation at tin mine will lead to global environmental benefits

US algae-based biofuel pioneer reveals how it is expanding to deliver alternatives to vegetable oils that are good for your cholesterol and your carbon footprint

Biotechnology specialist admits it is considering plans for a new commercial-scale production facility in Europe

Formula E executive confirms deal with UK firm Aquafuel to use glycerine-powered generators to recharge electric race cars

Paint giant inks agreement that could see it purchase 10,000 tonnes of algal oil as part of its efforts to phase out use of fossil fuels and palm oil

Technology Centre Mongstad pioneers pilot plant to grow algae rich in omega-3 for $10bn farmed fish industry

Laundry liquid set to be the first of a range of products to use algal oil, in a move designed to reduce demand for controversial palm oil

UK biofuel pioneer seeks fresh funding to build new distribution and jet biofuel business model

Jole Makower explores a company's decade-long quest to transform and optimize the currency of the industrial economy