The objective of this report is to assess the potential amount and location of algal biomass that could be made available for the sustainable production of biodiesel in the APEC economies. The findings of this report should assist agricultural, economic, energy and land ministries in developed and developing APEC economies.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

MAKING BIODIESEL FROM MICROALGAE

METHOD 1: THE ADJUSTED TNO APPROACH

METHOD 2: A SUSTAINABLE INPUTS APPROACH

METHOD 3: A COASTAL LAND PLUS CO2 APPROACH

CONCLUSIONS AND FURTHER RESEARCH