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The Andalusian Energy Agency participates in the CO2Algaefix project, led by AlgaEnergy, for capturing carbon dioxide with microalgae
27 December, 2011The initiative, financed with European funds from the Life + Programme, will prevent the emission of 200 tons of CO2 per year from Iberdrola's combined cycle plant in Arcos de la Frontera.
The CO2Algaefix is a pioneering project aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of microalgae as captors of CO2 emissions. This initiative, led by AlgaEnergy, is backed by a consortium that also integrates the multinational company Iberdrola, which will provide the land for the plant and will implement systems for extraction and manipulation of combustion gases; Exeleria will be responsible for the technical secretariat of the project; the Andalusian Energy Agency, which will provide its bioenergetics vision and will also coordinate the action of promotion and dissemination; the Universities of Seville and Almeria, will participate in the design of the facilities and will ensure the optimum productivity of microalgae cultures; and the public body Madrid Biocluster, which will provide its expertise in biotechnology projects.
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AlgaEnergy reinforces its commitment to soil health through its active participation in the Microbiome International Congress 2023
The Microbiome Congress is Europe's most prominent event focused on the utilization and application of microorganisms. AlgaEnergy participated actively, making valuable contributions by showcasing scientific studies and presenting a specialized range of solutions specifically designed to promote soil health. The company's participation in the event was within the context of its incorporation into the De Sangosse group.
16 June, 2023
AlgaEnergy about to successfully complete its restructuring process through the sale and incorporation of its agricultural business unit into the multinational DE SANGOSSE
Following an extensive restructuring, AlgaEnergy is proud to partner with DE SANGOSSE Group through a soon to be finalized deal that will enable a concentrated focus on its agricultural markets. Previous business verticals including cosmetics, bioenergy, aquaculture and nutraceuticals will be discontinued, allowing a single-minded focus on solutions for agricultural markets, specifically agribiological inputs (biostimulants, biofertilizers and biocontrol).
25 May, 2023
AlgaEnergy Elected as Vice President of EBIC Board of Directors
On November 16th, 2022 open voting for the Board of Directors of the European Biostimulants Industry Council (EBIC) took place, resulting in the election of AlgaEnergy’s Managing Director – Carlos Rodríguez-Villa as Vice President of the board – with 95 percent of the participatory vote.
01 December, 2022
AlgaEnergy receives the ‘Alcobendas Leader’ Award in the category of Sustainability
Alcobendas City Council has awarded us with this award "which recognizes business excellence", delivered by the Mayor of Alcobendas, Aitor Retolaza.
28 October, 2022
The EIB Institute awards AlgaEnergy in the Social Innovation Tournament
We were one of the 15 companies selected -among more than 200 applications from 27 countries- to participate in the 11th edition of the Social Innovation Tournament, organized by the EIB Institute, obtaining the second prize in the 'Blue and Green Economy' category.
30 September, 2022
Genergy™: The science behind AlgaEnergy solutions
Decoding how AlgaEnergy’s solutions energize crop gene expression in less than 2 hours.
26 September, 2022
Microalgae, protagonists in the celebration of the 7th anniversary of the SDGs of the UN Global Compact
Carlos Rodríguez-Villa, Managing Director of AlgaEnergy, gave a TED talk in which he showed how, through innovation, the goals set in the 2030 Agenda can be achieved.
23 September, 2022
AlgaEnergy certifies its commitment to sustainability through the EIC GHG Programme
The biotechnology company has joined and completed the first phase of the EIC Greenhouse Gas (EIC GHG) Programme, promoted by the European Innovation Council, with the aim of measuring, reducing and offsetting the carbon footprint of European companies.
16 September, 2022
AlgaEnergy will be the protagonist in the event to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the SDGs
The biotechnology company is one of the only two companies invited to show that through innovation the goals set in the 2030 Agenda can be achieved.
09 September, 2022
AlgaEnergy, new partner of the Technology Platform Food for Life-Spain
The PTF4LS, led by the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation (FIAB), promotes the transmission of research, scientific and technological advances through public-private collaboration between the main agents in the agri-food sector.
27 July, 2022