BP ploughs $10m into algae biofuel research partnership

James S Murray
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Partnership with Martek Biosciences to focus on new techniques for converting sugar into biodiesel

BP has become the latest oil giant to step up its interest in the field of algae-based biofuels, this week signing a partnership with US-based Martek Biosciences Corporation that will see the company invest...

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