Research & Development
Algae Oil Extraction
The growth of algae for the product of biodiesel and other renewable fuels is one of the most promising
long-term solutions to creating renewable energy from biological sources. MOR is focused on providing a
key step, oil extraction, in the algae-to-biofuels pathway.
MOR’s approach to algae oil extraction is based on a mission of food production as well as fuel
production. Several algae strains being cultivated for biofuels production are also very high in
concentrations (sometimes over 30% of the total lipids) of Omega-3 and Omega-6 free fatty acids.
While algae-to-biofuels is very promising in the long-term, MOR has recognized that algae-to-biofuels
systems currently lack the technology and engineering needed to scale directly to commercial size. MOR
is focusing on extraction systems that extract and refine not only fuel-grade oils, but also high-value
nutraceutical oils and high-value, high-purity protein products from the algae feedstock. These food
streams represent a much larger and more immediate revenue stream for an algae production facility.
MOR is developing a dual-purpose facility based on their core low-energy design that will serve as
both a pilot/demonstration unit for large-scale biofuel production, as well as a commercially
production facility for food and nutraceutical products.
MOR is currently seeking technology and project development partners for their algae extraction
technology. Contact us today to get learn more about algae extraction technology.
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