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I'm still waiting for someone to point out how the tubes aren't the same length. The first two turns next to the 'fire hydrant' where they put the water in are shorter than the others.
I thought for sure he'd be on this like white on rice.
That is not a cat.
It is a shoe left by Exxon's spy as he quickly scaled the fence. He wasn't aware the biocam was up and running until his cohort texted him.
The WTWO PBR must be farther away from commercialization than they have led investors to believe now that Coastal Capital has completely switched directions from that JV.
And no update from WTWO on it? Seems odd.
I see the start of good things as I was only being sarcastic regarding the permits.
I was hoping the new website would have had a link to a picture of the permits.
Win some, lose some, I guess.
Arnie, you are being provided with the contact info for IR and the TA.
Feel free to call and ask either one. Or both.
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You may also want to ask Admin what the TOU is about spamming the same question over and over again now that they have been notified about this.
He's basing it upon what has happened in the past with small startups.
Usually, if the interest is great from a buyer, they'll agree to move in key personnel to right the ship the way they want it, allowing the CEO and staff to get the bugs ironed out on someone else's dime.
DF had BEHL positioned for nutra and pharma.
The addition of Goodall and Gass mean, well, algae gas.
Sapphire starts releasing news about moving into the agra, pharma, and nutra parts of algae. DF held up the super juice in one interview, that's pharma. He's got omega 3 orders in house already. That's nutra.
Lipid's just connecting dots.
I'd scream dilution too if I didn't have a proper understanding of the share structure.
LOL...
Well said. eom.
I think one of the problems this board has in terms of where BEHL is and how that corresponds to the PPS is assuming every investor in this company has the same knowledge base that is posted here by multiple posters.
There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unkowns. That is to say, there are things we know we don't know. But, there are also unknown unknowns. These are things we don't know we don't know.
What is even more odd is the news about Laurel, MD JV.
Released 10/30/09 by the company.
A follow up article released 11/25 stated they were still in nedotiations.
So what is it? JV signed? Or negotiations? Or needed funds so a PR was put out in regards to a project that could have been but never will be?
Algae to Fuel and CO2 Emissions
http://blogs.forbes.com/energysource/2010/04/07/report-says-algal-biofuels-may-not-cut-carbon-emissions-but-read-more-closely/
Report Says Algal Biofuels May Not Cut Carbon Emissions, But Read More Closely
April 7, 2010 - 8:30 pm
Professor Chris Rhodes is Director of Fresh-lands Environmental Actions and has published more than 400 articles and 4 books.
A new study suggests that overall the CO2 emissions attendant to producing biofuel from algae may be worse than those from corn, canola (rape-seed) or switch grass. According to a life-cycle analysis, the land-based crops all were found to sequester more carbon than that incurred in growing them, while the contrary was true for growing algae, meaning that replacing fossil fuels by algal fuels could cause an overall increase in carbon emissions.
Not surprisingly, the report, just published in the prestigious American Chemical Society journal Environmental Science and Technology, has put the cat among the pigeons, since there are many new companies gearing-up to produce algal biofuels. The U.S. Algal Biomass Organization has claimed that the study contained "faulty assumptions" and was based on "grossly outdated data."
However, on closer inspection, the report is in fact very positive about growing algae. Indeed, the data are only in opposition to making fuel from algae if nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients are added in their mineral forms, and if the CO2 has to be injected into the system, as produced elsewhere and transported as a compressed gas.
The figures in this "cradle to farm gate" analysis (i.e. they do not include the energy costs of processing the algae or other biomass into fuel, per se) show that if the production of algae is combined with a wastewater treatment strategy, so that N and P are removed from it by the algae (an otherwise energy intensive procedure), and fed with CO2 from smokestacks, most of the environmental burdens attendant to growing algae are offset.
Thus, the algae production plant should be placed in close mutual proximity with a power station and a sewage-works. Of three possible municipal wastewater (sewage) effluents evaluated as a source of N and P, the most effective was source-separated urine with a very high content of these elements, in which case growing algae became more environmentally beneficial than the land-based crops.
Even if there remains some dispute over the exact figures used, what the study does highlight is the importance of developing an integrated paradigm of production and recycling for algal fuel production, as I stressed before in the context of rare metals such as are required to maintain the electronics and solar power industries
Dennis Fisher & JD Brown sound very similar
It is both. BEHL will operate and maintain a farm for clients who want to be producers of algae.
BEHL will also operate its own PBRs to fill orders of algae products they solicit.
To put it simply, Martek or Virgin Airlines could invest in the farm for 10 acres each and do with the algae what they please. They will pay BEHL a maintenance fee and royalties on each pound of algae produced. They would share overhead costs such as labor and maintence fees.
BEHL could operate its own PBR in conjunction with RWE to fill the omega 3 oil orders they solicited. They would be in direct competition with Martek to supply omega 3 oil to end users. But BEHL's costs of production is lower. There is no mark up on labor and maintence supplies.
So why would someone like Martek invest if they are already producing algae for end use? No one can come close to the cost of BEHL's system in terms of output per dollar spent. If investors for the farm are lining up now, imagine what will happen when Lone Star proves out the results in a published study.
When the barrier has been proven to be broken in terms of commercial production, there are a number of uses of algae that will suddenly become extremely viable. The use of algae in batteries or in terms of sewage treatment and bioremediation are great examples. Not just fuel.
Whoops, looks like I forgot about algae being used as a bioplastic too.
There's a reason why they hired Helmut Gass, considering the background he has.
For a company that accomplishes nothing, BEHL seems to have forged some strategic alliances with a lot of cutting edge companies.
Must be nice to do nothing at all and have all of these people willing to work with you.
Shannon Plastics
GFE
BECO
RWE
Siemens
DF must be a salesman extraordanaire to get into working relationships with companies by doing nothing.
Sorry to use your post.
If anyone wants to revisit the old BEHL PRs and why there may have been issues with them, go on over to the new digs of what Lonnie referred to as 'the brains of BEHL' and read that PR he just issued.
In fact, read the last two.
Anyone wondering why the PRs started to turn around can find their answer there.
Have a great Easter, Ray. Thanks for the good work you do here!
The sidelines right now are full of investors who want to know the PBR is the real deal. Another group of them want to see the certification of results. Add one more group that is hesitant because they've seen Big Oil names mentioned with other startups.
People on this board are more in tune with BEHL than some of these groups as we have eyes and ears around SA and a number of posters have a good relationship with the company to have questions answered. People here complain about the PPS because they know what they have--an investment with a company that has the potential to revolutionize the industry. But right now, it's just that--potential. Which means our risk appetite (people already in) is greater than that of the sidelines.
The right news will cause each group to reevaluate their stance on BEHL and risk. There are a number of goals coming down the pipe. But with the current state of the company, revenue generating goals accomplished will move the PPS. That's my opinion of the PPS. Releasing statements showing Q1 revenue could cause interest. Releasing the acceptance and (hopefully) adequate terms of financing deal could cause interest. Releasing in house results of the PBR could cause interest. SEC filings, etc.
But what I see really moving the PPS northward is third party verification of results, shipment of the first batches of omega 3 oil orders, and any clients signing on and putting in escrow their deposits for the farm construction.
Until then, I know what I have. I'll continue to read the posts on this board as I enjoy the posters here (mood has certainly turned since January). And I'll keep ticking of items on that list of To Do's for Dr. Goodall and Mr. Fisher. Judging by the time I get some responses emailed to me & the addition of top notch biofuel personnel, I would not put it past BEHL to have a lot of activity on the business that no one here knows about.
*cue the ole Rummy quote about unknown knowns*
Source-Omega to Expand Omega 3 Market in India
Pure One™ DHA Maker Brings a Heart to Algae Oil, Calls on India’s Distributors to Learn More About New Vegetarian Source of Omega-3s
The export of algae oil omega-3s is a contribution that the United States of America can make to the world. “It is not the algae oil for fuel ideas being spun around, it is the 100's of millions of dollars annual world market for algae oil foods and nutraceuticals, something distributors in India should know more about,” says Dr. Scott Doughman, founder of Source-Omega in the US.
Bangalore, India, March 31, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Source-Omega company announced today their products are available to the world with an eye on India. The company is providing their US patent pending “metabolic ratio” of DHA and EPA omega-3 products from algae oil.
There are at least two companies exporting algae oil from the US. One is Source-Omega™, the makers of Pure One™ supplements containing Golden Pure Algae Oil™.
“We bring a heart to algae oil. We want to go where there is the greatest need. India is an important partner country where half of its adult population has high cholesterol and a third have high triglycerides. Source-Omega’s products and co-therapies are vegetarian replacements for fish oil, capsule for capsule,” says Dr Doughman, Ph.D., Biochemist and Lipidologist.
Recent clinical reviews indicate algae oil gives the same or better results as fish oil, without the fish. Bolohealth.com reported on India’s cholesterol issue. Dr. Doughman is also a Visiting Faculty at Indian Universities working on topics “Serving Diabetes.”
“My three years of market research in India combined with what we believe is a tremendous public health need suggests we can serve India as a true and faithful partner. Over the past 10 years I have been visiting some of India’s greatest academic and clinical institutions. The nutritional research I started in the US has moved over to India. The work was of interest because the need and application are merged in one algae oil solution for all vegetarian Hindu’s and for all people. India has the largest vegetarian population in the world. India also has the fastest growing number of new diabetic patients and new heart disease patients. Our product need distribution in India. We call upon distributors in India to contact us.”
The company points out the role Source-Omega plays in serving DHA-rich algae oil to the world is easy to remember. The company’s position is that “D” is for Diabetes, “H” is for Heart Disease and “A” is for Alzheimer’s, DHA. They provide ample certificates and references for clinicians and scientists requesting more information.
About Source-Omega, LLC, Chapel Hill North Carolina, USA: Source-Omega is located near the Research Triangle Park and was founded in 2007 for specializing in the manufacturing, branding, and globalization of algae oil nutritional products as an exclusive distributor of the brand name Pure One™, Golden Pure Algae Oil™ for their Omega-3 DHA Therapy™, for clinics offering triglyceride lowering plasma lipids management programs and for pregnancy, nursing and family care. Dr. Scott Doughman, Ph.D. Phone: +19193605275, Web: www.source-omega.com.
The big money is in omega 3 oils and other algae derivatives, not fuel.
Not sure Big Oil would want the small staff at BEHL to be split in their focus. All Big Oil is looking to do is continue to be top dog in the getting-people-from-here-to-there business.
Consdiering airlines will always require a liquid based fuel, I'd rather have customers lining up than investors who could try to dictate the shots.
I know I am in the minority here when I say I don't want Big Oil sniffing around BEHL. Big Airlines? Yes.
But Big Oil will bring their stuffy old curmudgeon ways of running things into a company that is setting themselves up to be cutting edge in this industry. Not to mention Omega 3 oil production can subsidize the R&D to crack the extraction barriers for commercialization.
Maybe they are waiting for Dr. Goodall's first official day (4/2)to make some announcements.
I laugh everytime I see the Big Oil algae commercial where the scientist talks about being able to reduce greenhouse emissions through algae fuel and the removal of CO2 from petro fuels.
It's like they have completely forgotten about their official stance on the issue 10 - 20 years ago.
Imagine where algae fuels would be now.
Better yet, imagine where our troops wouldn't be.
What happened? They ran out of gossip, hyperbole, and subterfuge so they had to report facts?
Or did Glenn Beck shed a tear as they talked about the possibilities of algae fuel?
Posted earlier today but relevant with your post:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=48452944
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=48453271
US Air Force Scientists Develop and Test Bio Jet Fuels
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/14199/
09:34 GMT, March 31, 2010 WASHINGTON |
While the world searches for more efficient ways to fuel automobiles and create usable energy, Air Force scientists are looking for cleaner, more efficient ways to fuel the military's aircraft.
An A-10 Thunderbolt II flew March 25 solely on a blend of biomass-derived fuel and conventional JP-8 jet fuel; the first flight of its kind.
Air Force Materiel Command fuels experts Jeff Braun, the Air Force's alternative fuels certification office director; Tim Edwards, a senior chemical engineer with the Air Force Research Laboratory's propulsion directorate; and Betty Rodriguez, the chief engineer for the alternative fuels certification office, direct the research and certification of synthetic and biomass-derived alternative aviation fuels from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, participated in a "DOD Live" bloggers roundtable and offered their perspectives on the history-making demonstration flight.
The A-10 was powered by a blend of conventional JP-8 and a biomass fuel derived from camelina, a nonfood rotation crop similar to soybean and mustard. The alternative fuels certification office is preparing to test fuels made primarily from plant oils and animal fats. They are part of a family of fuels Mr. Braun said are called "hydro-treatable renewable jet," or HRJ, fuels. He and his colleagues hope to create biomass fuels that the Air Force will certify for use across its spectrum of aircraft and support vehicles.
The A-10 flight is the latest phase of a long research and development process evaluating candidate biofuels from various industry sources. Part of that process, Mr. Edwards said, is testing different kinds of biomass materials and biomass processing methods.
"This is the first step of many we're going to follow through," Ms. Rodriguez said. "We're going to continue expanding the envelope, basically testing engines and testing aircraft."
To a certain extent, researchers can tailor the new biofuels by specifying desirable chemical properties which enable clean burning, for example. Mr. Braun underscored the Air Force is "feedstock agnostic," noting that what the fuel was made from isn't important so long as it has the desired performance and safety specifications.
"The way we look at it is to figure out what fuels make the most sense from an aviation industry perspective -- which ones have the potential to make the most fuel the most affordably with the least environmental impact," Mr. Edwards said.
He added that the Air Force Research Laboratory has invested a lot of money in environmental research covering lifecycle greenhouse gas footprints and other factors in developing materials for bio-fuels.
"We're just trying to figure out which kinds of processes for making jet fuel for aviation seem to be the winners, and look into those for further development," Mr. Edwards said.
A major benefit HRJ fuels offer the Air Force is that they can be produced within existing refineries; new facilities don't necessarily need to be built. But some new plants are being built solely to produce biomass fuels such as HRJ or "green" diesel, Mr. Edwards said.
One such refinery is being built by Tyson Foods and will use animal fats from its food production factories to create biomass fuels. Another company, called AltAir Fuels, is building an HRJ plant near an existing refinery in Washington state, Mr. Edwards said.
"It turns out the primary cost comes from feed stock; the processing isn't all that expensive," Mr. Edwards said. "In places where you can get affordable feed stock, at least the industry seems to think it's cost-effective, because they're getting capital to start building plants."
The Air Force is the Defense Department's largest consumer of jet fuel, but burns only the equivalent of a mid-sized airline. It's closely cooperating with industry as part of a consortium of commercial airlines and engine manufacturers called the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative. The expectation is that once biofuels are certified for use, production economies of scale will make them affordable, on par with petroleum-based jet fuel.
Biomass fuels also can be made from algae and other plant oils. Both options are being vigorously pursued by the aviation industry and the Air Force as well, Mr. Edwards said.
"Where we can get our hands on algae oils, we've proven that those fuels are pretty much the same as the camelina oil we flew on last week," Mr. Edwards said. "Looking ahead to when algae hits it big, people are putting hundreds of millions of dollars into it. We're helping to enable that algae feedstock for aviation applications."
Reducing demand and increasing supply are two of the legs of the Air Force's energy strategy, Mr. Edwards said, with a focus on creating and building more effective, cleaner engines.
Ms. Rodriguez added that the advancement of biofuels and creating effective, efficient blended fuels that can be dropped in without any modifications to aircraft or systems are a big part of that.
Mr. Edwards said even as the Air Force prepares to begin certification testing of HRJ fuels, scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory are exploring the next generation of new fuels, made from cellulosic biomass sources or derived from advanced fermentation processes that produce hydrocarbons.
These aren't nearly ready for certification, as they require further development, Ms. Rodriguez said, but they do show promise.
"We're at the cutting edge of alternative fuels," Ms. Rodriguez said. "Everybody's pulling together to make this possibility a reality, to create a family of fuels we can burn safely and won't impact the performance of our aircraft and ground support equipment."
Bill Proposed to Give Algae Fuel Tax Incentives
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183829.php
BIO Supports Extension Of Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Tax Credit, Requests Parity For Algae And Biobased Products
Main Category: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Article Date: 29 Mar 2010 - 3:00 PDT
Consistent, sustained and diverse federal support is the key to rapid growth of a sustainable advanced biofuel industry. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanked Reps. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) and John Shimkus (R-Ill.) for introducing a bill to extend by three years the Cellulosic Ethanol Production Tax Credit. BIO also called for extending tax code parity to algae-based biofuels and a full range of innovative biobased technologies.
Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIO's Industrial and Environmental Section, stated, "Rapidly increasing U.S. production of advanced biofuels is a sound way to significantly reduce U.S. carbon emissions and reliance on imported petroleum. Building commercial-scale biorefineries can create new jobs and help revitalize the U.S. economy. A recent report commissioned by BIO, U.S. Economic Impact of Advanced Biofuels Production, projects that development of advanced biorefineries could create as many as 29,000 jobs over the next few years and hundreds of thousands by 2030, contributing more than $140 billion in economic growth. The technology for cellulosic and advanced biofuels is ready, even though commercial development has been slowed by the recession. Enduring federal commitment to the goals of the program is vital to maintaining investment and progress in building biorefineries.
"Public policy should extend support to all biorefinery projects, because production of biobased products, green chemicals and other advanced biofuels - such as algae-based biofuels - holds the same potential to generate jobs, boost economic growth, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Building biorefineries to apply advanced biotechnology applications for both biofuels and biobased products can establish a unique base for sustainable economic growth in the long term. However, biobased products and algal fuel producers are at a disadvantage in attracting investment because they are not currently recognized in the tax code."
Erickson continued, "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its final analysis of the lifecycle of biofuel production, concluding that they can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental pollutants when compared to gasoline. The analysis specifically recognized the contributions of biotechnology to increasing both crop yields and biofuel production efficiency. U.S. farms continue to increase productivity to meet demand for food, animal feed, fiber and biofuels. Economic analyses show that recent petroleum price spikes have had a significant impact on transportation, food, and commodity costs. The Obama administration's renewed commitment to support increased production and use of all biofuels to achieve energy security is therefore most welcome."
Aussies to Use Algae for Power Production
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/carbon-eating-algae-to-power-cars-feed-cattle-20100330-rbb3.html
The blow was softened by the fact that NASDAQ is a two year goal.
In order to get to the two year goals established last month, BEHL needs capital.
Two functioning PBRs help.
But how do you value a PBR when you are trying to obtain financing? Maybe that's another reason why BEHL has sought out an independent valuator for the patents in house. Just maybe.
It would fall in line with Gofer's post regarding factoring of receivables. I think BEHL is trying to raise funds without going through a private funding that could hamper growth down the road. To me, that says DF was honest about the amount of interest he's received for omega 3 orders and/or the farm.
It depends. Dilution can be a needed, though unwanted, act.
Capital is still tight in the financing arena.
If BEHL can't get a good funding rate, then dilution would be a better route to grow the company as long as the A/S doesn't increase.
DF has stated no further increase in A/S. He's also been banging away like crazy at the 150 acre farm project.
What if, and this is a definite what if, BEHL tries to finance that farm via equity instead of debt? I see that dilution to finance a big revenue generating project as a needed evil. If my feelings about the company don't change during dilution, I have a great opportunity to buy cheap and hold until the project comes off.
Either we, the shareholders, pay for financing via interest expense or dilution.
Someone wants in at a lower price. Badly.
Does the Pope poop in the woods?
Does a bear wear a funny hat?
Santa Anna PBR done.
Georgetown should have parts.
Given a rough estimate for innoculation + grow tiem to harvest, Omega 3 cash should be coming in around May - June.
Stocks go up and stocks go down. Will BEHL be a stronger, more viable company two months from now?
I guess that's the question I would want answered.
I just hope that they buy their crow from selling their shares in those shells now before they are reversed into oblivion.
I have no idea what kind of business plan 'let's reorganize as a Florida company and reverse this thing to death' is but it definitely is beyond my risk appetite.
I'll stick to watching Fisher & Goodall tick off more accomplishments.
When is CCAJ going to go out and visit BEHL's new PBR and ditch that WTWO deal?
With Barry gone, doors may have reopened at BEHL for you...
Things are looking up for BEHL.
Pics that show PBR operational.
Georgetown to follow.
Looks like Shen's departure sped up things for BEHL and RWE. It might be worthwhile for those who came here to stir the pot by asking about Shen in January to visit the latest PR he released over at his new digs.
OUCH.
I wouldn't expect the seed crop to go into the PBR until the equipment has been sterilized once it is fully assembled.
I would expect a sterlizing solution to be run in the PBR for a few days so there is no repeat of what happened with the first batch run from the prototype.
BEHL's share structure is very different than PetroAlgae. PPS comparison doesn't fit well.
I wonder if she has read their latest PR:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=48198734
Fits the model of what BEHL is trying to do. Emphasis on turn-key solution. Seems to be a match made in heaven.
Or maybe it is just the stars in my eyes...
Complacency in a growing industry that has come about due to technological innovations would be the downfall of any size company.
I, for one, am glad BEHL told us, basically, that even though they still have the cheapest system to produce algae, they are looking at increasing a customer's (and their own for BEHL owned and operated farms) ROI by taking into account all extraction technologies available instead of relying upon one single method regardless of it being in house or not.
Given the cost of this system, extraction costs would be the next hurdle to be cleared in making algae fuel an economic reality.
With the new personnel and their areas of expertise and proven track record in algae & biofuel, I think we have BEHL's biofuel team in place to work along side the nutritional team.
Things seem to be falling into place on both sides.