Analysis: Algae emerges as new fuel source

researchers are on the brink of commercializing algae for fuel, experts say.

These small, plantlike organisms could be used as feedstocks for ethanol or other biofuels, replacing some of the traditional sources of ethanol, such as corn or soybeans.

a number of companies say they can produce the alternative feedstock economically, including Ben Cloud of XL Renewables.

"The economic value of algae products is high and certainly sufficient for profitable production today,"