BioKing commercializes small algae bioreactors

April 23, 2007

Netherlands company wants to build a global algae biodiesel empire, selling low cost bioreactors.

Netherlands-based BioKing today introduced new, small scale photo-bioreactors designed to produce algae for biodiesel production.

BioKing says the patented technology in its scalable photo-bioreactors can contribute to the production of biodiesel and "other valuable bio-commodities" from algae oil.

It says its technology has the potential to dramatically improve biodiesel yields from algae oil.

“After only 3.5 hours inside the newly designed continuous photo-bioreactor system, algae can be collected and processed,” said Hans van de Ven, president of BioKing. “With our fast growing algae and our advanced photo-bioreactor, it only takes four days to be in full production and to collect the first algae. And the cost of biodiesel feedstock will only be 5-10 cents a liter.”

BioKing makes other biodiesel equipment. It aims to build a world-wide sustainable network that will deliver value from "earth-to-engine," it said.

BioKing Green Energy NV is a recently formed subsidiary that plans to engage in research and development of algae cultivation as an energy source for the production of biodiesel. Facilities are to be based in The Netherlands, Spain and Portugal.

Micro-algae have the highest potential of energy yield in any vegetable oil crop.

Some species of algae are ideally suited for biodiesel production due to their high oil content, some as much as 50%, and extremely fast growth rates. They can be grown in adverse conditions like deserts and saline water.

Proponents say algae is the solution to the food vs. fuel issue of today's ethanol and biodiesel.

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Comments

Hobby scale only?

Submitted on April 24th, 2007 by InterestedReader

On their web site, these things look a little hobby-ish to me, the sort of things you might buy a few of to play with, maybe to make biodiesel for yourself if you were so inclined. Could you really enter into commercial-scale biodiesel production with them? You'd need a lot of them. And how well will their algae grow in different climates around the world? I understand those little green guys are pretty sensitive.

Inside Greentech, why don't you link to companies' web sites from your articles?

Unreliable Company - Stay Away

Submitted on February 8th, 2008 by Riaan (not verified)

We worked with Bioking for over a year, found our investors for $25 million USD, we needed a small sample of algae oil so that we can have a 3rd party test it for sustainability and reliability in biodiesel. Week after week for months they kept promising us a 100ml sample and even told us they have send it and week after week we keep calling back, still no sample. You would think a company selling this equipment would be able to provide a sample if they want millions of dollars from you. We couldn't even get in touch with their CEO or management, the only help you get is the salespeople who will promise you the world. Stay away this scam it is expensive and it will only hurt your company's reputation. Good luck out there, if you have equipment that work or samples for me, we will consider all options except Bioking

Did you ever get a oil

Submitted on April 25th, 2008 by Rtorrisi (not verified)

Did you ever get a oil sample from them?

Fraudulent company selling garbage

Submitted on October 21st, 2008 by Newport Biodiesel (not verified)

We actually purchased biodiesel processing equipment from Bioking and within 3 months it all began to fail. They are, without question, a bunch of crooks. The equipment they sell is unproven, poorly designed and poorly constructed. They provide zero support. If you have any further questions about our experience please let me know. DO NOT BUY A SINGLE THING FROM THIS COMPANY.

Demonstration Plant.

Submitted on September 26th, 2008 by Dr.Bakri Arbie (not verified)

Our company is interested on algae biodiesel technology.
Is it possible to see the demo plant ?
Techno-economy is our main interest.

On behalf of PT.AGEC Techno,Jakarta,Indonesia.

Worth reading

Submitted on October 1st, 2008 by Algae Oil (not verified)

Read this if you are interested in algae oil:
http://algaelink-bioking-scam.blogspot.com/

Bioking is bankrupt

Submitted on October 12th, 2008 by Luis Petinga (not verified)

Bioking is now bankrupt, all the assets have moved into Algaelink. Read it at http://www.biodieselfever.com

angry competitor

Submitted on November 15th, 2008 by Adam Allard (not verified)

After a few minutes researching Internet domain registration information, I found that Luis’ website (BiodieselFever.com) has the same registrar info as a company called BioDys.com that makes and sells biodiesel processing systems. It would appear our ‘neutral and unbiased’ friend Luis has a reason for posting negative and alarmist comments about other companies in this space.

So, Luis, what exactly is your connection to BioDys?

Funny how often those who have a hidden agenda will be the first to stand up and point their finger at someone else

Creepy

Submitted on November 20th, 2008 by Chrys (not verified)

I have read that biodieselfever.com and http://algaelink-bioking-scam.blogspot.com are both from Biodys and his name is not Luis Petinga but Dimitri Georganas, maybe he suffer dual personality disorder. I think is Very Creepy.

I like to leave a message on biodieselfever.com, but he doesn´t let me do it.
Regards,
Chrys

Sleeping at cleantech

Submitted on October 31st, 2008 by Lamont Shed (not verified)

One wonders, why is Cleantech plugging these companies by copying every press release without asking one smart question? And why don't we hear from Cleantech if these companies fail?

Chrys & angry competitor

Submitted on November 22nd, 2008 by Luis Petinga (not verified)

First of all I have nothing to do with algaelink-bioking-scam.blogspot.com. The author of that site is a former algaelink prospect who has been screwed around with and who is angry.

Second, I'm not the same person as Dimitri Georganas. He has been contributing information. So has Kamix, Omuti Fuels, Biomac and several lawyer offices.

Following the publication of this information several (former) directors of Algaelink and Bioking obviously have no better thing to do than putting up argumenta ad homimem using anonymous nicks and false e-mail addresses. You wanna make it personal? Fine, sit and watch what will happen in the next week.

You want to post on biodieselfever.com? You can. Always. Then you may be able to explain what happened to hundreds thousands of euro's payable to Bioking BV that were rerouted into the bank account of Bioking Holding BV around July 15 2007. We'll get some facts straight and publish an article soon.

You are toast.