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CH Algae Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese biotechnology firm focused on microalgae technologies for carbon capture, wastewater treatment, and sustainable biofuel production. Originating from a National Cheng Kung University research team, the company maintains a native microalgae gene bank and has developed proprietary heterotrophic fermentation processes and high-yield strains that achieve 50-60% oil content in biomass.
Its algae oil meets specifications for use as feedstock in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refining and has received ISCC EU international sustainability and carbon certification. The firm also deploys tubular photobioreactors for efficient CO₂ sequestration—reportedly five times more effective than open ponds—and composite algae-bacteria systems to treat industrial wastewater by reducing COD, ammonia nitrogen, and heavy metals.
Headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, CH Algae operates a 500-liter pilot production line and is advancing toward demonstration and commercial scale-up. In 2023 it received investment from Formosa Smart Energy (a Formosa Plastics Group entity), with board representation from that company alongside academic input. It collaborates with institutions such as National Cheng Kung University and Ming Chi University of Technology on applications including urban carbon reduction and agricultural products.
Positioned within Taiwan’s push for domestic SAF supply to meet 2030 policy targets, the company contributes to circular economy pathways alongside parallel used-cooking-oil initiatives by group affiliates, emphasizing carbon sequestration and multi-use biomass valorization in the emerging microalgae biotechnology sector.
Also known as Chenghao Technology and CH Algae Corporation.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving CH Algae, of which one is active.
Algae oil gains ISCC EU certification; pilot 500‑L line meets SAF feedstock specs with 50–60% oil content; company plans scale‑up to demonstration and commercial production.
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