Founded in 2005, Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation (ABC) Limited is committed to developing a means to produce a new biofuel from algae, and passionate about providing solutions to challenges of diminishing energy supplies. The company strives to become a dominant player in renewable energy and associated technologies.

At ABC, we are innovation-led and place a great deal of emphasis on Research and Development. We will achieve growth and meet global market needs through sound scientific research and the application of what we have learnt to commercially viable processes. Our research is driven by some of New Zealand's most creative technologists supported by innovative thinkers in the international renewable energy industry.

Our biofuel technology is designed to meet the most rigorous criteria for the use of renewable resources and energy. Using technical expertise from a number of fields, we have successfully developed the process of converting dried algae to biofuel in real world conditions. We hold proof-of-concept and intellectual property rights.

The process was conceived by the combined skills of Aquaflow's team of technology experts and the agriculturist. Founding directors Nick Gerritsen, Barrie Leay and Vicki Buck have brought to it their own expertise in start-up business and particularly in renewable energies. Making use of algae-rich settling ponds in Blenheim, New Zealand, where their research began, they analysed the viability of the algae biofuel in real world conditions. Dr Chris Bumby and Dr Ian Miller are retained as technical advisor's.

The first successful conversion of dried algae to biofuel took place in May 2006, and initial proof-of-concept was obtained.

ABC actively pursues protection of its intellectual property rights on new biofuel solutions. ABC is building a significant portfolio of intellectual property that will allow it to undertake various commercial activities around the world based on biofuel and natural algae resource, ABC is developmentally ahead of potential overseas competition.

Directors
Nick Gerritsen
Vicki Buck
Barrie Leay

Technical Development Team
Bill Rucks Agriculturalist, Site Manager
Mark Kerr Process Developments Engineer, Technical Development Programme Manager
Dr Ian Miller Organic Chemist, Fuel Expert
Dr Chris Bumby Technical Adviser

Other
Peter Gress Financial Controller
Hamish MacFarlane Project Co-ordinator
Alan Groves Project Management
Anton Gibson, AJ Parks Patent Attorney, IP Strategist