The CEHMM algae biofuel project was a research and development project investigating biodiesel production processes and the propagation, harvesting, and extraction of oil from both brine and fresh water algae. Use of algae as a biodiesel feedstock has great potential to make biodiesel a viable replacement for significant quantities of petro diesel, thereby reducing American dependence on foreign oil, reducing the impact of hazardous materials used in the petroleum industry, and reducing net global CO2 emissions. The project is a green energy project thereby supporting the national agenda of a clean and renewable source of energy.