Expanded pilot work tests engineered microalgae that convert captured industrial CO₂ into drop-in renewable fuel blends for heavy machinery, marine and power generation, with early performance data, partner-led validation, engine testing and audit-ready reporting.
Heavy equipment owners are being pushed to cut greenhouse-gas intensity without trading away reliability, and Algae Dynamic Biotech Limited is widening a pilot programme targeting heavy machinery, heavy transportation and stationary power generation applications that still depend on liquid fuels.
The company’s development work centres on engineered strains of microalgae cultivated in enclosed photobioreactors, with the resulting lipids refined into algae-based biofuel designed as a drop-in renewable fuel. In practical terms, the approach aims to use existing diesel infrastructure while building a closed-loop carbon cycle, drawing CO₂ from nearby industrial sources into biomass and then accounting for that carbon when fuel is combusted.
Operational constraints sit at the centre of the strategy, with Peng Li, Algae Dynamic Biotech Limited’s CEO, describing a pathway that prioritises predictable performance alongside measurable lifecycle gains. “We progress from laboratory to field pilots with engineered strains of microalgae and a fuel formulation tested as a drop-in, because customers in construction, mining, marine and logistics ask for lower lifecycle emissions without costly equipment change,” Mr. Li outlines.
Over the preceding 12-month pilot phase, the company reports lipid content of about 28% of dry weight for selected engineered strains under nitrogen-limited cultivation, with process optimisation lifting lipid yield by up to 30% relative to baseline pilot conditions. Over the same 12-month phase, controlled engine bench tests run blends from B20 to B50, meaning 20% to 50% algae-based biofuel by volume, with measured brake power within 1% to 10% of a mineral diesel baseline at comparable load points. The company also reports NOx reductions of 10% to 15% and particulate matter reductions of 30% to 40% versus that diesel baseline in the same test setup, while wider field validation remains under way.
For Mr. Li, “industrial buyers tell us they cannot sacrifice reliability,” is the constraint that shapes everything from strain selection to blending limits, and he frames scaling as a siting and supply question as much as a biology question. In his words, “the thesis is straightforward, the fuel must be a drop-in with predictable combustion behaviour and cold-flow properties, and the supply model must scale through non-arable land, saline water and proximity to CO₂ offtake”.
Scale-up planning is moving in parallel with testing, with Algae Dynamic Biotech Limited designing an initial production module in southern China, in its first production phase, around roughly 25 hectares of enclosed photobioreactor area and a nameplate output of about 4 million litres a year once commissioned. The company expects later modules to cluster near dependable CO₂ sources and established fuel logistics, supporting a repeatable supply model for heavy machinery operators.
A limited group of early industrial partners is shaping how validation is documented, helping to define test protocols, commercial frameworks and governance standards that can later support broader institutional participation. The company is formalising standardised technical data rooms, consistent ESG metrics and audit-ready reporting intended to support independent verification, the kind of governance infrastructure that long-horizon energy and infrastructure investors look for when assessing whether pilot results can translate into scalable supply.
Regulatory engagement runs alongside engineering, with the company aligning fuel quality and sustainability documentation to established frameworks such as EN 14214 and recognised certification systems for biomass supply chains. Mr. Li describes transparency as the point of leverage, “we want partners and regulators to see the same dataset, measured the same way, every time, because that is how industrial procurement teams make decisions and how long-horizon capital learns to trust performance”.
With field trials widening across construction, mining, marine and logistics use cases, Algae Dynamic Biotech Limited is keeping commercial availability on a pilot-led commercialisation pathway, positioning microalgae-derived drop-in renewable fuel as a near-term tool for industrial decarbonisation where infrastructure and duty-cycle constraints continue to limit alternatives.
About Algae Dynamic Biotech Limited
Algae Dynamic Biotech Limited is a Hong Kong–registered company specialising in algae based renewable fuels for agricultural and industrial operations. The company follows a three stage process: cultivation of selected algae, extraction and refinement using advanced methods, and application in heavy machinery. Its fuels are engineered for performance in demanding environments while reducing emissions through eco certified, zero waste processes. With global distribution capabilities, Algae Dynamic Biotech positions itself as a trusted partner in delivering measurable results, operational reliability, and sustainable progress worldwide. Press contact: Ke Wang, media@algaebiofuel.com. Learn more at https://algaebiofuel.com.