Carlsbad Department of Development Congratulates Algae Biofuel Refinery

    CARLSBAD, NM, June 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Carlsbad Department of Development applauds the Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials Management and their opening of the world's first vertically integrated algae biorefinery.

The Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials Management (CEHMM) is located in Carlsbad with the algae farms on the Agricultural Science Center of New Mexico State University-Carlsbad. The abundance of sunshine and suitable water (brackish) found in Eddy County makes this section of the country the ideal place for algal biorefinery.

"The next step in getting to where we need to be as a country in having a solid, renewable fuel profile and solid renewable fuels available, and do it at a commercial and industrial scale," said Douglas Lynn, executive director of CEHMM. Lynn added the support of people and organizations in Carlsbad has been one reason for the facility's growing success.

"After listening to other bio-diesel company presentations at Congressman Harry Teague's Re-Energize America Conference 2010, it is apparent to me that CEHMM's Algal Biodiesel Production technology is at the forefront of their fledgling industry," said John Waters, Executive Director for the Carlsbad Department of Development. "The CDOD has been and continues to be a key supporter of CEHMM, which includes securing funding for their research and production."

In April 2010, CEHMM "became the world's first fully integrated algal biorefinery with the capability to operate at more than 1000 gallons per day throughput. The idea of full integration means that all facilities from cultivation through extraction are collocated on one centralized location."

Waters added, "It is exciting to witness the birth of such a promising industry right here in our area. With our abundant sunshine, our agricultural workforce, and the availability of produced water and carbon dioxide in the area, this technology is truly a natural fit for Eddy County."

The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD), a member supported non-profit organization, promotes the economic and general welfare of the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County through job retention and creation by recruiting new industry, identifying new job opportunities, expanding and retaining existing business, and diversifying their economy. The Carlsbad Department of Development is your first contact for business.

For additional information regarding this release
Carlsbad Department of Development
News Division
Office: 575-887-6562
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.developcarlsbad.org

The Carlsbad Department of Development promotes the economic and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County, New Mexico.

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