What happened to Sapphire Energy?
[USA] Since beginning of this year, Sapphire Energy no longer exists. It was bought by a farmer for pennies on the dollar. There was an announcement on Sapphire Energy website but the new owner took it down. Nothing to do with biofuels anymore, only farming.
What is green crude?
According to Sapphire, green crude is a completely new source of petroleum that is domestically produced, carbon-neutral and identical in composition to fossil fuels. “The standard we hold ourselves to is that the green crude has to be refined using an existing refining process,” he said.
Who bought Sapphire energy?
Murfitts Industries
The new, expanded business will sit under the Murfitts Industries brand, with current managing director Mark Murfitt at its helm. Murfitts Industries will continue to supply Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) to Tarmac. 12 Sapphire employees will transfer to Murfitts Industries as part of the agreement.
Can algae be sold?
The main barrier to commercial-scale algal biofuels production is the cost of cultivating algae that can sell at prices competitive with oil. The algae components of the products listed above cost much more than a few dollars per gallon (like gasoline)!
Which fuel is renewable?
Renewable fuels such as biofuels, bioethanol, and biodiesel are sustainable and can be used as a potential source of heat by combusting them and harnessing the heat to be used for power generation purposes. Biomass and hydrogen that is particularly produced from renewable sources can also be utilized in obtaining heat.
What makes diesel red?
Red-Dyed diesel – Most dyed diesel sold in the U.S. is red in color – dyed with the chemical additive Solvent Red 26 or 164. Red-dyed gas may only be used in off-road vehicles and applications, including farm tractors, heavy construction equipment, and generators.
What are sapphires good for?
Sapphire is said to be the wisdom stone, stimulating concentration, enhancing creativity and promoting purity and depth of thought. It is believed to focus and calm the mind as well as remove unwanted thoughts, depression and mental tension. Sapphire is thought to bring peace of mind, serenity and prosperity.
What is the meaning of blue sapphire stone?
Blue sapphires signified the height of celestial faith and hope in the ancient and medieval worlds. They were also believed to have properties of protection, bringing spiritual insight, and good fortune.
Is algae the future?
Experts say algae could be a possible solution. Unlike most crops, it doesn’t require fresh water to flourish. About 70% of the planet’s available fresh water goes toward crops and raising livestock. Meat uses up a lot of our finite resources, like water and land, not just for the animals but to grow their food, too.
Why algae is the future?
Algae is the most important organism on earth as it provides nearly all of earth’s oxygen which we need to breathe! Fuels used in cars and aeroplanes may be powered by algae in the future. Algae can also be grown as feed for animals and as fertiliser to spread on soil and help crops grow.
What are 3 renewable fuels?
The most popular renewable energy sources currently are:
- Solar energy.
- Wind energy.
- Hydro energy.
- Tidal energy.
- Geothermal energy.
- Biomass energy.