Dear Friends,
People tell me that they would like to see more information here. To accommodate these requests somewhat I have put most slides from our 2009 Q1 general presentation on our site.
Construction of the Kona Pilot Facility on the Big Island of Hawaii has begun on 16 January 2008, and we are nearing the completion of the first phase. We have moved from our temporary accommodation into our new, fully operational algae labs. The facility will grow only non-modified, marine micro-algae in a hybrid system using proprietary technology. Algae strains used are indigenous to Hawaii or approved by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Protection of the local environment and marine ecosystem has been central to facility design.
Two academic research programmes support the project. One screens natural microalgae species to determine which ones produce the highest yields and the most vegetable oil. This program includes scientists from the Universities of Hawaii, Southern Mississippi and Dalhousie, in Nova Scotia, Canada. An other programme lead by Bodo University in Norway analyses the quality of the defatted biomass for animal feed.
I firmly believe in the fundamental importance of trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, and pride in what we do. I commit to lead Cellana in line with our business principles and values, of which those around Health, Safety, Security and The Environment I hold especially dear.
Gabriel F. de Scheemaker
CEO, Cellana B.V.