"Algae are amenable to relatively simple genetic manipulations aimed at increasing photosynthetic efficiency, maximizing yields of desirable energy storage products, and optimizing conversion of photosynthetic products to fuels or chemical feedstocks."
– U.S.Department of Energy




Energy

The U.S. government projects domestic energy demand ($700 billion in 2000) will increase by approximately 50% over the next two decades, and the global energy market is projected to grow even more quickly. This rapid growth will require not only dramatically expanded energy production capabilities, but also new energy production pathways.

Solazyme’s technology presents the opportunity to create renewable, highly efficient, and profitable biofuel energy production pathways to meet the ever-increasing global energy demand.