Project Partners

DICMA-Univ. "La Sapienza"

Project Coordinator (Italy)

DICMA, the Department of Chemical Engineering Materials and Environment within Universita “La Sapienza” is an Interuniversity Research Centre counting 300 professors, researchers and experts as Ordinary Members belonging to the eleven Italian universities joining the centre. ”La Sapienza” coordinates and participates in networks of excellence, national and international research projects, activities for local development at international level, and carries out its work through collaborations and agreements with Universities, Research Centers, Enterprises, as well as National and International Institutions, namely from Developing Countries, EU and UN (UNESCO, UNICEF, UNITAR, UNDP, etc.). Moreover assists Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations in choosing and analysing the feasibility of cooperation programmes. In Rome, handles a number of training and educational initiatives: Ph.D., Master, Diploma and continuous High-Education Courses. DICMA/ Universita “La Sapienza” Team:

Silvano Simoni – Project Coordinator
Andrea Cappelli – Deputy Coordinator
Roberto Renda – Technician Financial Coordinator
Emanuele Gigli – Technician

Website: http://ingchim.ing.uniroma1.it/

AP- Aquagri (India)

AquAgri Processing Private Limited (AP), incorporated in

2007 under the Companies Act 1956 of India is involved in

the business of sea plant cultivation to create livelihood

opportunities for coastal communities. Using technology

licensed from CSMCRI (Central Salt and Marine Chemicals

Research Institute), India and its investments in internal

Research and Development initiatives, AquAgri Processing

has created applications for sea plants such as Kappaphycus

in the pharmaceutical, food processing, nutrition and

agricultural spaces. The company is currently working on

developing sustainable cultivation practices for algae for

use in energy and bio fuel generation also. The company

has developed strategic relationships with a number of Academic

and Research organizations globally in order to ‘work

together in creating a greener tomorrow’.

AquAgri Processing Private Limited (AP), incorporated in 2007 under the Companies Act 1956 of India is involved in the business of sea plant cultivation to create livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. Using technology licensed from CSMCRI (Central Salt and Marine ChemicalsResearch Institute), India and its investments in internal Research and Development initiatives, AquAgri Processing has created applications for sea plants such as Kappaphycusin the pharmaceutical, food processing, nutrition and agricultural spaces. The company is currently working on developing sustainable cultivation practices for algae for use in energy and bio fuel generation also. The company has developed strategic relationships with a number of Academicand Research organizations globally in order to ‘work together in creating a greener tomorrow’.

Website: http://www.aquagri.in/

CSMCRI (India)

The seaweed research at Central Salt & Marine Chemicals

Research Institute (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research,

New Delhi), Bhavnagar has committed itself to generating

the knowledge and innovations that would help

make seaweed cultivation a new form of agriculture that is

remunerative, eco-friendly, sustainable and expansive in

scope.

The seaweed research at Central Salt & Marine ChemicalsResearch Institute (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi), Bhavnagar has committed itself to generatingthe knowledge and innovations that would helpmake seaweed cultivation a new form of agriculture that is remunerative, eco-friendly, sustainable and expansive inscope.

Website: http://www.csmcri.org

Conisma (Italy)

The National Interuniversity Consortium for Marine Sciences,

CoNISMa (www.conisma.it), controlled by the Ministry

of Universities and Research; is a research consortium encompassing

30 Italian universities, whose aim is to promote

interdisciplinary research and training in the area of marine

sciences. CoNISMa has promoted and coordinated several

National and European projects in different fields of marine

sciences (fisheries, aquacultures, Posidonia seabeds, protected

areas, biotoxines, pollution, biotechnologies, coastal

erosion, geological survey, paleoclimate, paleoceanography,

ocean acidification). CoNISMa organizes scientific meetings

and promotes post-master formation for young scientists in

the different fields of marine sciences.

The National Interuniversity Consortium for Marine Sciences, CoNISMa (www.conisma.it), controlled by the Ministry of Universities and Research; is a research consortium encompassing 30 Italian universities, whose aim is to promote interdisciplinary research and training in the area of marine sciences. CoNISMa has promoted and coordinated several National and European projects in different fields of marine sciences (fisheries, aquacultures, Posidonia seabeds, protectedareas, biotoxines, pollution, biotechnologies, coastalerosion, geological survey, paleoclimate, paleoceanography,ocean acidification). CoNISMa organizes scientific meetings and promotes post-master formation for young scientists in the different fields of marine sciences.

Website: http://www.conisma.it

DTI- Danish Technological Inst.(Denmark)

Danish Technological Institute is an independent, not-forprofit

institution approved by the Danish authorities to provide

technological services to businesses and the community.

We supply approved technological services such as consultancy,

tests, certification, education and training to companies,

organisations and society. Danish Technological Institute

is active in a wide range of national and international

projects and collaborates with a number of Danish and

international research institutions, companies and organisations.

The Centre for Renewable Energy and Transport take

part in Danish and international biomass projects, and has

a high activity on R&D projects for both solid biomass and

biofuels for the transport sector. We provide consultancy,

tests, certification, education and training within the

biomass-to-energy field.

Danish Technological Institute is an independent, non-profit institution approved by the Danish authorities to provide technological services to businesses and the community.We supply approved technological services such as consultancy, tests, certification, education and training to companies, organisations and society. Danish Technological Institute is active in a wide range of national and international projects and collaborates with a number of Danish and international research institutions, companies and organisations. The Centre for Renewable Energy and Transport take part in Danish and international biomass projects, and has a high activity on R&D projects for both solid biomass and biofuels for the transport sector. We provide consultancy, tests, certification, education and training within the biomass-to-energy field.

Website: http://www.dti.dk

Ecoil (Italy)

Established in Rome (Italy) since may 2005. On may 27th

2007, presented for the authorization the project for a

200.000 t/y biodiesel integrated production plant in Priolo

(Syracuse, Sicily). The authorisation has been achieved on

Dec 2009, end of construction is scheduled Dec 2011. Actually,

Ecoil sales biodiesel and biodiesel blend B25. In the

research, is involved with the University of Catania, Agricultural

Department, for usage of several non food plants

breeder, suitable for the production of biodiesel, and

growing in soils in collapse, without need of irrigation. Participate

also in three research projects in microalgae farming

and new transesterification technologies.

Established in Rome (Italy) since may 2005. On may 27th 2007, presented for the authorization the project for a200.000 t/y biodiesel integrated production plant in Priolo(Syracuse, Sicily). The authorisation has been achieved onDec 2009, end of construction is scheduled Dec 2011. Actually, Ecoil sales biodiesel and biodiesel blend B25. In the research, is involved with the University of Catania, Agricultural Department, for usage of several non food plantsbreeder, suitable for the production of biodiesel, and growing in soils in collapse, without need of irrigation. Participatealso in three research projects in microalgae farming and new transesterification technologies.

Website: http://www.ecoil.biz/

HU- Hashemite Univ. (Jordan)

Hashemite University (HU) will be responsible for collecting

algae strains from different ecosystems in Jordan including:

Dead sea, Red sea, Jordan arid lands, Dams, and other

saline areas. Several laboratory analyses will be carried out

in different seasons with variable salinity accumulation,

solar radiation and CO2 emission. This analysis will be complete

by selecting different ponds on the Zarqa River. All

which are located in heavily industrialized areas. Air pollution,

solar radiation and water analysis will be measured

weekly during algae protoplast cultivation. Preparation of

protoplast by enzymatic method and other biotechnological

procedures will be investigated in different macro-algae

isolates. These are preliminary studies for macro algae cultivation

in Sicily. HU will be involved in website preparation,

publication and study tours.

Hashemite University (HU) will be responsible for collecting algae strains from different ecosystems in Jordan including: Dead sea, Red sea, Jordan arid lands, Dams, and othersaline areas. Several laboratory analyses will be carried out in different seasons with variable salinity accumulation, solar radiation and CO2 emission. This analysis will be complete by selecting different ponds on the Zarqa River. Allwhich are located in heavily industrialized areas. Air pollution, solar radiation and water analysis will be measured weekly during algae protoplast cultivation. Preparation of protoplast by enzymatic method and other biotechnological procedures will be investigated in different macro-algae isolates. These are preliminary studies for macro algae cultivation in Sicily. HU will be involved in website preparation, publication and study tours.

Website: http://www.hu.edu.jo

Neri (Denmark)

Aarhus University, Denmark, is currently listed among the top 100 best universities globally and includes the National Environmental Research Institute (NERI). NERI carries out applied and strategic research, scientific consultancy work and monitoring of nature and environment. Department of Marine Ecology at NERI has solid experience in optimising cultivation of algae for production of energy and high value products. The department has expert knowledge on natural distribution of macroalgae and potential cultivation areas in Danish waters through time series of environmental monitoring data. NERI runs the algae research facility Algae Centre Denmark in partnership with the Danish Technological Institute (DTI).

Website: http://www.au.dk

NGVA Europe (Europe)

NGVA Europe is the European Association for Natural Gas and Biomethane Vehicles that deals with all their legislative and technical aspects. We are representing suppliers and distributors of natural gas and biomethane, manufacturers of OEM vehicles and components used in vehicles and filling stations, as well as NGV related national associations, researchers, homologation institutes, consultants, marketing and media.

Website: http://www.ngvaeurope.eu

PV- Power Ventures (Italy)

Power Ventures Srl is one of the leading On-Site Utility offering electricity, heat, hot water and cooling to commercial, institutional and industrial customers. Power Ventures sells the energy produced on-site as a
risk free alternative to outright purchase of energy equipment.

Power Ventures will sell, finance, install, own, operate and maintain complete cogeneration and cooling systems tailored to a customer’s specific site requirements. Power Ventures offers customers the option of On-Site Utility
energy, complete installation or just equipment. The result is lower energy costs for customers. The services are available wherever energy rates are high.

The Company was founded in the 2007 by Fabio Fontana(today President and CEO), Stefano Milani and Paolo Macchi.

RTU- Riga Technical Univ. (Latvia)

RTU is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Latvia to offer advanced study programs in Engineering, Technology and Architecture. Institute of Energy Systems and Environment is active in energy and environmental research, renewable energy resources, energy efficiency and rational use of energy. Special attention is paid to climate change policy, GHG reduction technologies and sustainable energy development. The Institute offers bachelor, master, and PhD study programs, conducts scientific researches on a local and international level, participates in scientific conferences and events, and takes active part in development of local energy and environment policy.

Website: http://www.rtu.lv

SGtS- Scandinavian GtS (Sweden)

Scandinavian GtS, project development company, provide turn key solutions for biogas applications used as a vehicle fuel. We manufacture and provide solutions for both CBG (Compressed BioGas) and LBG (Liquefied BioGas).

Website: http://www.scandinaviangts.com/

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