Microalgae such as Spirulina and Chlorella as well as Omega-3 algae oil from a patented photo-bioreactor system
Jongerius ecoduna GmbH
Bruck an der Leitha (AT)New on Amplifa
About Jongerius ecoduna
Jongerius ecoduna GmbH produces microalgae such as Spirulina and Chlorella as well as Omega-3-rich algae strains in Bruck an der Leitha (Lower Austria) in a closed, vertical and pump-free photo-bioreactor system (PBR) based on its own worldwide-patented technology. On a 1-ha facility with over 10,000 m² of area and 43,000 six-metre-high glass tubes (230 km total length), the algae grow continuously 365 days a year using Austrian drinking water, high-purity nutrient salts, biogenic CO2 and sunlight. The current expansion stage delivers around 100 t of dry algae biomass per year; up to 300 t are planned after full expansion. The HACCP-compliant production covers algae powder for wholesale and processing industry, vegan Omega-3 algae oil as well as contract production and research into further algae strains. Customer industries include food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and environmental technology.
- Site
- Bruck an der Leitha
- Processes
- Microalgae cultivation in the closed photo-bioreactor system (PBR, pump-free, continuous, Production of algae powder (HACCP-compliant food production), Extraction of high-quality vegan Omega-3 algae oil (gentle process), Quality analysis (microscopic and DNA-based examination of the algae cultures, daily internal, Cultivation of own algae strains (own algae strain collection) and research into applications (food, Production of Spirulina and Chlorella algae powder, Omega-3 algae oil (in approval as Novel Food), Research & development / contract production of various microalgae strains
- Materials
- Spirulina (microalga), Chlorella (microalga), Omega-3 microalgae strains (EPA/PUFA-producing), Austrian drinking water (process water), High-purity nutrient salts (nutrients), Biogenic CO2, Omega-3 microalgae strains (EPA/PUFA), Austrian drinking water
- Certificates
- HACCP-compliant production, External accredited analyses, GMO-free processes
- Founded
- 2010 (ecod
- Industries
- Food, Dietary supplements, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Animal feed, Water treatment/Environmental technology
- 01
Research & development, own algae strain collection
- 02
Cultivation in the closed pump-free photo-bioreactor system (365 days/24
- 03
Continuous harvesting without process interruption
- 04
Processing into algae powder or extraction of Omega-3 algae oil
- 05
Internal and external quality analysis
- 06
B2B sales to wholesale and processing industry as well as online shop
Algae Strains & Input Materials
Spirulina (microalga)
Nutrient-rich microalga with 40–55 % vegan protein for food and dietary supplements.
Chlorella (microalga)
Microalga with high chlorophyll content, vitamins and minerals, among other things for dietary supplements.
Omega-3 microalgae strains (EPA/PUFA)
Productive algae strains from which gentle vegan Omega-3 algae oil is obtained (in approval as Novel Food).
Austrian drinking water
Process water to be used for maximum purity of the algae biomass.
High-purity nutrient salts
Selected nutrients for supplying the algae cultures in the closed circuit.
Biogenic CO2
Carbon source for photosynthesis in the continuous production process.
Location
Bruck an der Leitha
ATProduction, research, laboratory, sales
- Lot size
- Continuous operation, daily harvesting
- Materials
- Spirulina, Chlorella, Omega-3 algae strains
- Closed vertical pump-free photo-bioreactor system (ecoduna PBR) made of glass and stainless steel, 32 independent growth units
- 43,000 glass tubes (6 m high, 230 km total length) on over 10,000 m²
- Sensor/monitoring system (growth, temperature, nutrients, CO2) with dedicated control software
- Laboratory for microscopic and DNA-based analysis
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microalgae cultivation in the closed photo-bioreactor system (PBR, pump-free, continuousCasting | – | – | 100 t dry algae biomass/year | – | Microalgae (among others Spirulina, Chlorella, Omega-3 |
| Production of algae powder (HACCP-compliant food production)Casting | – | – | – | – | Spirulina, Chlorella |
| Extraction of high-quality vegan Omega-3 algae oil (gentle process)Casting | – | – | – | – | Omega-3-rich microalgae strains (EPA/PUFAs) |
| Quality analysis (microscopic and DNA-based examination of the algae cultures, daily internalTesting | – | – | – | – | Algae biomass |
| Cultivation of own algae strains (own algae strain collection) and research into applications (foodEngineering | – | – | – | – | Microalgae |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed vertical pump-free photo-bioreactor system (ecoduna PBR) made of glass and stainless steel, | ecoduna (own development, worldwide patented technology) ecoduna PBR | 32 | 1 ha facility; 43,000 glass tubes (6 m high) with 230 km total length on over 10,000 m2 of area | 2018 (Eröf | 2460 Bruck an der Leitha, Eco-Plus Park 1. Straße 8 |
| Sensor/monitoring system (growth, temperature, nutrients, CO2) with dedicated | ecoduna | – | – | – | Bruck an der Leitha |
| Demonstration facility (R&D) / first test facility | ecoduna | – | – | 2012 | Bruck/Leitha; test facility Senftenberg (DE, Vattenfall); test facility |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The HACCP-compliant production meets the requirements of the food industry; algae cultures are examined daily microscopically and by DNA analysis for purity and vitality. In addition, external accredited analysis partners regularly test samples for heavy metals, environmental contaminants and toxins; the entire process is genetic engineering-free (GMO) and digitally monitored integrated into the system.
| Evidence | Bruck an der Leitha |
|---|---|
| HACCP-compliant production | |
| External accredited analyses | |
| GMO-free processes |
Company Development
- 2005
Franz Emminger and Martin Mohr begin researching the production of algae biomass for bio-diesel and develop the first prototype of a closed production system.
- 2009
1st place at the RIZ Genius Award "Energy from Algae".
- 2010
Foundation of ecoduna by Franz Emminger and Martin Mohr; technology is further developed and secured by worldwide patents; awards by the Province of Lower Austria and WKNÖ.
- 2012
Construction of the first test facility in Senftenberg (DE) for Vattenfall, the demonstration facility in Bruck/Leitha and a test facility in Kalundborg (DK) for Novo Nordisk for wastewater treatment; 1st place Future Prize "Milestone 2012"; foundation of ecoduna AG.
- 2013
Energy Globe Award Lower Austria and ENERGY GLOBE WORLD AWARD (category Fire), each 1st place.
- 2014
ÖGUT ENVIRONMENTAL PRIZE "Women in Environmental Technology" (1st place) for COO Mag. Dr. Silvia Fluch.
- 2016
Foundation of eparella GmbH; conversion of ecoduna produktions-gmbH into eparella GmbH; groundbreaking for the first industrial facility in December.
- 2017
Start of construction of the first industrial facility in Bruck/Leitha on 15.04.2017.
- 2018
Opening of the 1-ha industrial facility in Bruck/Leitha on 15.03.2018 after 11 months of construction at approx. €18 million in construction costs.
- 2020
Insolvency of ecoduna AG; takeover by the Dutch young plant breeder Nico Jongerius in November.
- 2021
Restart as Jongerius ecoduna GmbH; algae production is continued.