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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=Sjors.VanIersel@FAO.ORG href="mailto:Sjors.VanIersel@FAO.ORG">Sjors van
Iersel (NRCD)</A> </DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dear Madam,
Sir,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The FAO (Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations) is currently working on a review of
opportunities for the co-production of energy and other products from
algae.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We are preparing a report which
looks into breaking the economic barrier by co-producing energy and higher value
products from algae, with a focus on applicability in developing countries.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">In this context, we are
performing brief case-studies on existing algae-related projects. We would like
to ask for your collaboration to showcase the achievements of your algae
project(s), to be published in the second quarter of 2010 and made publicly
available online. No information will be used for commercial
purposes.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We do not require any sensitive
proprietary or technical data, we are mainly interested in your general
approach, supported by descriptive data. At your request we can send you the
final version of the case-study for your approval.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The explicit aim is to provide
informative examples of algae projects worldwide. Our study is not meant to
advertize or market any projects. Where relevant, please try to make a clear
distinction between claims, targets, forecasts, theoretical calculations,
extrapolations, lab-scale results, field-scale results, proof, etc. The authors
reserve the right to leave out available information if there are uncertainties
or the information is not relevant for the purpose of the paper.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Some questions regarding the
most relevant topics are provided below. Relevant pictures or illustrations are
also very welcome. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-INDENT: 35.4pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT
face="Times New Roman" color=green size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: green"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-INDENT: 35.4pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT
face="Times New Roman" color=green size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: green">Case study
outline:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please give a description of
your algae-based production project (<U>max 2 pages per project</U>). Where
possible, please include the answers to the questions below.<B><FONT
color=green><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: green"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Algal
(co-)products<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
are the (intended) products?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the share of the products in the total dry algal
biomass?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
can you say about the market value and market size of each
product?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Do
you consider co-producing other products (if so please indicate
which)?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
share of the total income is derived from which
product?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Developing countries<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Do
you see any barriers or opportunities that are specific to developing
countries for your project?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Can
the barriers be overcome? What would be needed?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
</LI></UL>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Cultivation system basics<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please describe the cultivation
system<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Does
it rely on sweet water, brackish water or seawater?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the (intended) nutrient source?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the (intended) carbon source?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Does
the concept include waste treatment/other
recycling?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Project
basics<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Where
is the project located?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the project budget?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Who
provides the project funding (public/private)?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the runtime/age of the project?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Who
are the project partners and what type (university research, private
research, NGO, government, oil industry, chemical industry, utilities
etc)?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
can you say about the commercialization status of the
project?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Concept
basics <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the annual biomass yield per hectare?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
is the current/projected surface size?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What
species is used?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">In case you have more than one
algae-related project, you are free to supply multiple projects or pick your
main project(s), but please describe each project individually. English is the
preferred language, but we can also work with Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish,
German, French and Italian.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Background
information:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">As author of this review paper,
I have been contracted by the FAO as an external consulting expert. This paper
is a follow-up on a first review authored by me and published by the FAO in May
2009, can be found here: </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A
title=http://www.fao.org/bioenergy/aquaticbiofuels/abwg-activities/en/
href="http://www.fao.org/bioenergy/aquaticbiofuels/abwg-activities/en/">http://www.fao.org/bioenergy/aquaticbiofuels/abwg-activities</A></SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<FONT color=blue><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-US>It gives an
overview of algae-to-energy options, with a strong focus on sustainability
issues. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">For any clarifications or other
questions, you can reach me at <A
href="mailto:Sjors.VanIersel@fao.org">Sjors.VanIersel@fao.org</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Apologies for crosspostings<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kind regards, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
Sjors<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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