Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks sustainability-focused project by Portugal's leading cement producer Secil which was looking into alternatives to offset its greenhouse gas emissions resulted 14 years ago in the creation of what would become one of the largest microalgae producing companies in Europe "The Allmicroalgae project was launched in 2007 with the objective of using microalgae for the capture and mitigation of the CO₂ generated in the cement production process after the first crops had been grown in a trial microalgae production plant Secil decided to go a step further and built and put into operation a 1-hectare plant that today is part of our facilities Allmicroalgae's investment has reached 15 million Euro," says the company The cultivation of macro and microscopic algae has experienced remarkable growth in recent decades favored by their high biomass generation capacity and photosynthetic efficiency According to FAO's global statistics on fishery and aquaculture production (FishStatJ) which is part of the European Union's so-called blue economy key to achieving the EU's ambitious climate and environmental objectives going from 0.56 million tons to 35.82 million tons in those 69 years although the benefits of this kind of aquaculture are substantial at multiple levels and have a high chlorophyll content and a lipid profile Microalgae such as Chlorella vulgaris are also rich in vitamins microalgae have the capacity to accumulate heavy metals and are known to be able to clean up 'waste' and could be a potential solution within a circular economy approach various food-grade eluIds/wastes are also being tested to produce microalgae biomass without interfering with the quality and certifications we have." Specifically Allmicroalgae has had the EU organic certification for the production of Chlorella vulgaris since 2018 making it the only European company with large-scale organic production it obtained the EU organic certification for the production of Spirulina microalgae can be used as biofertilizers and biostimulants in agriculture can be the basis for animal feed and are an alternative and sustainable source of energy How are microalgae produced?"As far as production systems are concerned it is common to see new reactors and other innovations in the literature the production depends more on the biology than on the production systems themselves mainly because Asian countries are already successfully producing large quantities and the technology already exists This is an area that is still under development." "Our production process for industrial microalgae species is unique very flexible and very demanding in terms of quality assurance The strains are kept in the most suitable conditions for cell division they are transferred to a larger volume with more space to allow them continue growing," says the Portuguese company based in Pataias "Chlorella microalgae can grow autotrophically or heterotrophically green Chlorella vulgaris is produced biphasically the inoculum is produced by fermentation and later in photobioreactors (under outdoor conditions) Allmicroalgaae also produces yellow and white Chlorella vulgaris as the final product's organoleptic characteristics (color "Allmicroalgae also produces Spirulina and markets it naturally dehydrated in the form of paste or powder." A growing industry in Europe and AmericaThese high value added products can have different applications "They can be taken as a daily supplement in capsules or used directly in smoothies Our microalgae are marketed in the B2C market under our Allma brand and in the B2B market both in Portugal and in some export markets." The microalgae market already has a long history in Asia but in Europe and America it only started 2 decades ago And the data published in FishStatJ confirm it Asia - with China at the head - produces 97.2% of the microalgae cultivated globally this industry is growing everywhere," says Allmicroalgae "and the biggest growth is being recorded in the regions with the greatest momentum right now: Europe and America." we expect this growth to continue and microalgae to become more present in various gastronomies Europe and America have just started to produce microalgae and key players in the food industry are increasingly interested in this sector given the different applications it could have in their current portfolio which is leading consumers to look for plant-based protein sources and microalgae can become a very good alternative But there are still challenges for the industry and one of the biggest is scaling up the production while guaranteeing a similar nutritional profile in every batch the biggest challenge will be to introduce microalgae in the regular diet so that people won't consume them only as detox products in weight loss diets or as purely healthy foods is trying to find different applications with which to include microalgae in food so that price The challenge is to make consumers see microalgae not as a supplement but as a regular ingredient," says Allmicroalgae one of the pioneers in the microalgae marketMicroalgae are a key component of the marine environment Approximately 80% of the algae species in the oceans belong to this category will help achieve the objectives of the European Green Pact And companies like Allmicroalgae are actively involved in the transition to a sustainable blue economy on the continent we are already expanding our production site to be able to meet our targets and future expansions will depend on the demand We conduct trials every year with different species because we are still in the early stages of microalgae production so it is extremely important to focus and invest in research and development There is still plenty of market potential." and it is part of the Portuguese DNA to be close to the sea and to try finding new ways The macroalgae industry has already been developing for a long time so given the good weather conditions that the country has it was only a matter of time before microalgae attracted the attention of some entrepreneur." For more information:Allmicroalgae- Natural Products, S.A.Rua 25 de Abril, s/nPataias - Gare2445-413 Pataias, Portugal[email protected]www.allmicroalgae.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Dutch-Portuguese project development company Madoqua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Port of Sines and duisport to establish a green fuels corridor connecting Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany the partnership aims to enable a renewable supply chain for green hydrogen derivatives The key aspects of the agreement include a dedicated €500 million investment for green fuel exports moving hydrogen derivatives and CO2 through this corridor that will serve as a gateway from Southern Europe to the industrial heart of Northern Europe and utilizing Madoqua’s terminal in Sines to anchor this initiative and set up a green energy hub Madoqua proposed to build a green fuel storage and bunkering terminal The Madoqua Green Fuels Terminal was selected as one of Europe’s core projects for CEF Energy funding by CINEA – European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and is expected to will accelerate large-scale deployment of renewable generation to be transformed into green methanol and exported to other EU Member States in Northwestern Europe hub Through the MadoquaPower2X consortium the Dutch-Portuguese company is developing a project that will use renewable energy and 500 MW of electrolysis capacity to produce annually 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia at a large scale in Sines This industrial-scale project (1.2 GW) represents a €2.8 billion investment across two phases and will create over 150 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs the company is working on the MadoquaSynfuels (e-methanol) project a large-scale production facility that will use renewable energy to produce 320,000 tons of e-MeOH annually Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups Portugal – July 2019 – Taking place from 22 to 26 July at the locality Paredes da Vitória in Pataias was the National Camp of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) with the participation of about 400 young people from secondary schools The children and young participants come from Salesian presences all over Portugal: faith groups All together they explored the theme of the pastoral year: “Follow me ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements