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The PBR in China never existed - just smoke and mirrors to sell a few more shares. Like SC, Lone Star etc etc
But zero EPA - quite a problem if that is your product huh?
Maybe EPA I think. Just call them Grace - or have DF post the info if he does have the required permits. Simple question.
http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/
45 competitors in the Omega3 market - David vs Goliath
Omega-3 - US - January 2008 Supply Structure Overview As food additives, omega-3 fatty acids need to be extracted and refined from their
natural sources, which include oily fishes (e.g. salmon, herring, and cod), as well as certain plants and berries. The omega-3 from oily fish is composed primarily of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), while that from plants like flaxseed is primarily a-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is a precursor to EPA and DHA in human metabolism, and so the latter two may be considered more desirable as
nutritional supplements.
Agrochemical giant Cargill recently announced an entry into the omega-3
market in March 2007.
In October 2006, an international trade organization called the Global Organizationfor EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED Omega-3) was formed by 12 companiesrepres enting industry processors, refiners, manufacturers, distributors, marketers,and retailers. The founding member companies consisted of:
? Cargill—an American agrochemicals giant
? Ceres Consulting—a consultancy specializing in human nutrition and dietary supplements
? Croda—a UK producer of specialty chemicals ? Denofa—a Norwegian producer of soy products
? EPAX—a Norwegian supplier of marine-based omega-3
? Loders Croklaan—a Dutch producer of oils, fats, and nutritional ingredients ? Lonza/Nutrinova—a Swiss chemical and biotech firm
? Marine Nutraceuticals—an American producer of omega-3
? Martek Biosciences—an American producer of algae-derived omega-3
? Napro Pharma AS—a Norwegian supplier of fish oil products
? Ocean Nutrition Canada—a Canadian producer of omega-3
? Omega Protein Corporation (Omega Pure)—an American producer of fish oil and marketer of fish oil capsules.
Since its founding, membership of the GOED Omega-3 has grown to over 45 members, including multinationals such as Monsanto, Unilever, and DuPont.
Cargill Unlike smaller companies ONC and Martek, Cargill is a large international provider of
food, agricultural, and risk management products and services. Originally founded as
a grain trading operation, the company has evolved into an agrochemical giant with
158,000 employees in 66 countries. Cargill is comprised of divisions that provide
agricultural services, industrial chemicals (e.g. fertilizer, salt), and food ingredients.
The company recorded $88 billion in revenues in fiscal 2007.
Cargill entered the omega-3 business in March 2007, promising to offer an
alternative with better flavor. The company claims that up to 150mg of its innovative product can be added to products with no discernible change in flavor or shelf-life.The new product was launched in May 2007.
In its press releases, the company also likes to point out that it produces a number of other food ingredients that address health issues related to omega-3. One suchproduct is CoroWise, a brand of plant sterols that reduce cholesterol, launched in 2003, and is currently co-branded with products like Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise or ange juice and Nature Valley Healthy Heart Chewy Granola Bars. Existingrelationships with food manufacturers may allow Cargill to gain share in the omega-3
market quickly.
Hey Mugwumps - if you behlieve in this amazing new $21 million deal then I guess you must be really excited about our 110 acre site in Guangong province, China. 47% oil (unprecedented in photosynthetic algae - another BEHL miracle) - the revenues from that site were scheduled to begin a year ago - revenue to date - big fat zero. Dennisochio.
Web exclusive posted Oct. 7, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. CST
BioCentric Energy Algae LLC, a subsidiary of California-based BioCentric Energy Inc., is developing an algae oil project in the Guangdong Providence of China.
According to Dennis Fisher, president and chief executive officer of BioCentric Energy, the Chinese government has granted the company 50 hectares (110 acres) of land adjacent to an industrial site in Wahan, China.
The industrial site emits 40,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually through its smokestack. BioCentric Energy will capture the carbon dioxide and feed it to an algae solution contained within 6.5 miles of 25 inch pipe. The piping system will be constructed in pod formation, with each pod containing 480 feet of pipe. Fisher anticipates BioCentric Energy will have 40 pods producing oil by June 2009. Once complete, the facility is expected to generate approximately 80 tons of algae biomass per day.
Fisher said the algae utilized by the project will generate approximately 47 percent oil, which will be extracted and sold to biodiesel producers. The remaining algae biomass will be converted into biogas used to fuel microturbines and produce electricity. Engineering on the project has already begun. Construction of the facility is expected to begin in December.
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2091
Not exactly true. According to Fish he delivered some new tube technology to replace the ones Fish had spent a year developing that burst and exploded every couple of days. But still no bio-cam so they are probably bursting also. What has Fish delivered to date - aside from fluffy PR's, a mobile home, broken promises in the 90 day plan, excuses, plans in Utah, Inner Mongolia, Lone Star College, South Carolina - what's next the Bermuda Triangle?
Amen - I have to think you are right.
Did some DD on DF background and BG background (from the linkedin profile posted on iHub a while ago). Interesting to compare:
Education:
BG Ph.D. DF High school diploma?
Funds raised from grants:
BG more than $100 million DF zero
Companies successfully launched from laboratory to profit
BG 1 (promerus) DF zero
Commercialized products
BG many DF zero
Patents
BG more than 80 DF zero
Reputation
BG recognized as global expert DF recognized on iHub as liar
I suspect that BG was positive in the honeymoon period (the in touch thing) and then was exposed to Fish's dark underbelly and left Dodge as quick as he could. We will see. GLTA you got the CEO back that admitted publically that he repeatedly failed you in the past.
You got it. Match made in Heaven, sharing no relevant experience or skills. Oink
Think you are probably right - and called it well. If the doc shows up in a new leadership role in the next week or two then we will have the proof that he dumped DF for the reasons you listed. If not maybe something else was going on, but I doubt it. Since when does a CEO have a mandatory 90 day review? You're kidding me. Sounds like yet another example of Dennisochio BS. Monichio?
Why not just put lipstick on the pig? (Think about it)
BASF Plant Science Co., BASF Agricultural Centre, Limburgerhof, Germany
What: Production of healthful fatty acids in canola oil (Brassica napus):
Three products are being developed for a broad range of market applications: (i) omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid (ARA) for infant food formulas, (ii) omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for food, feed, and dietary supplement applications, and (iii) a mixture of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for food, feed, and dietary supplement applications.
Higher plants do not produce these healthful fatty acids, but a number of other organisms such as algae, fungi, and mosses do. Genes from such organisms were identified, characterized, and transferred into canola by genetic transformation. After an extensive selection process, the best combination was taken forward into development. Plants with commercial levels of ARA, EPA, and EPA/DHA in the canola oil have been identified and are currently being developed into commercial products.
How: Genetic modification (genes for the synthesis pathways are transferred into oil crops).
Benefits: The BASF EPA/DHA canola oil product will deliver a similar percentage of EPA and DHA as traditional marine oils, typically certain types of fish oil. Health benefits for the consumer include reduced risks for cardiovascular diseases, certain neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancers-backed by scientifically proven health claims. An additional consumer benefit will be the convenience of use through the ability to increase intake of EPA/DHA in a form that is more readily available and assimilated into today's diets.
When: Commercial levels of ARA and EPA have been obtained in canola oil. Performance field tests have been completed, further and extensive agronomic and yield trials are actively ongoing in a number of potential geographic growing regions. Commencement of commercial production is envisaged sometime within five years.
Samples: Samples of oil will be available for further testing and evaluation within the next 12 to 24 months.
Contact: Andy Beadle, ARA/EPA/DHA Project Manager (Andrew.beadle@basf.com ).
Let's all chill and watch algae grow on the bio-cam. This is one classy company. LOL
Very interesting long review on algae production of omega3 and fuels. How big is the algae omega3 opportunity? Read the article and find out.
http://www.algaektc.com/A4B%20Microalgal%20Biotechnology,%20Technology%20Review%20and%20Road%20Map.pdf
Please call him and ask his opinion on using PBR's in Death Valley and then post it here for the board to see. Also ask his thoughts on using desert fresh water for cooling the PBR's. He has many years of experience with algae systems both at a National Lab and on assignment at DOE. Thanks.
You will get the same answer from DOE - try asking Ron Pate. Tell us what you hear.
Dollar land? With 1 to 1.5 billion shares wiuld give BEHL a market capitalization of $1-1.5 billion at a share price of $1. That's twice the market cap of Vitamin Shoppe where the product would be retailed. Wouldn't that market cap require sales of $500-750 million? How much omega3 can a person take for goodness sake?
Great - an algae expert. Just name one that makes omega3 over 85 or 90 degrees - then I can look it up on google. I asked a biotech friend who said it was impossible.
There are two essential fats, the omega 6 linolenic acid (LA) and the omega 3 alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), both containing 18 carbon molecules in their structure. The omega 3s under examination are the 18-carbon (ALA), 20-carbon eicosapentaenoic (EPA), and 22-carbon docosahexaenoic (DHA). The traditional thinking is that ALA is typically lengthened into EPA and DHA as needed by the body. Certain cold water fish, such as salmon, tuna and sardines, are rich sources of the long-chain omega 3s that are derived from microscopic algae, plankton, and crustacea that are at the bottom of the food chain and are consumed by fish. Large cold-water fish consume these smaller fish and concentrate these omega 3 fats, which have a very low freezing point, enabling them to swim in very cold water without having their blood freeze solid. For this reason, omega 3 fats are often called “nature’s antifreeze.”
http://www.bestnaturalfoods.com/omega_3_fats.html
Cold water in Death Valley - How will that work?
How much a gallon?
$500 wholesale?
www.kbchorsesupplies.com/browse.cfm/fish-oil-gallon/4,779.html
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BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. CEO New Year Corporate Update
SANTA ANA, CA -- (Marketwire)
01/04/10
BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BEHL) today announced the following corporate updates for Shareholders and
Investors.
BioCentric CFO Frank Rawson has narrowed the field of SEC Auditors down to three, in the coming weeks BEHL will formally announce the selection of this crucial element in completing our Form 10 to uplist to OTCBB. His target date for completion is February 15th. BioCentric SEC Attorney Kristin Cano has begun the process of completing the Form 10 registration.
Ms. Cano's target date for completion is February 20th. Additionally Tom Cleveland has been contracted to author the updated Business Plan for BEHL.
The company website is being presently updated; anticipated completion date is January 25th.
Projected Sources of Revenue for 2010
1) 18 "Desktop" Continuous Flow Photobioreactors in year 1
2) 24 "Wall Unit" Photobioreactors in year 1
3) 36 "Culturing Systems" in Year 1
4) 20 Acres of Algae Pro Photobioreactors in year 1
5) Management Contract for 20 Acres of Algae Pro Photobioreactors in year 1
6) Commission for the sale of production of 20 Acres of Algae Pro
Photobioreactors in year 1
What is an Algae officiator?