Biotechnology and Geothermal Energy
Prokatin Ltd is a biotech
company specializing in energy
biotechnology with the aim of utilizing the opportunities created by
Iceland´s
unique energy resources especially in the geothermal energy sector.
Prokatin is
a high-tech start-up company concentrating it´s efforts on
research and
development of industrial utilization of microorganisms. Prokatin and
the
mother company Arkea build on extensive experience in biotech research
and aim
to be a leading factor in combining biotechnology and geothermal energy technology.
Ecologically Sound Production
Prokatin is developing
technology for the production of
single-cell protein utilizing hydrogen- and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
Emphasis
is put on the utilization of hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon
dioxide in
the efflux from geothermal power plants as an energy and carbon source.
The
technology makes it possible to produce high quality protein-rich meal
for use
in animal and fish feed similar to the use of fish meal today. Equally
important are the environmental benefits since the technology will also
be used
to reduce emissions of undesirable gases into the atmosphere. The
technology will
be integral part of the technology used to harness geothermal power and
make it
possible to treat the polluting by-products as a natural resource.
Prokatin
will thus meet increased demands for protein sources with economically
and
ecologically sound protein production.
Please
contact us for more information.
Dr.
Arnthor Ævarsson, CEO
e-mail:
arnthor(at)prokatin.is
Address:
Prokatin Ltd, Arkea
Technology Park
P.O.Box 200, IS-810
Hveragerdi, Iceland
Tel: +int
354 664 7903
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