MicrobeBio Sargassum Bioeconomy Hub
MicrobeBio Sargassum Bioeconomy Hub Location: Coastal Free Trade Zone, Dominican RepublicProposed by: MicrobeBioProject Type: Public-Private PartnershipTotal Capital Investment: $25 Million USD (includes 20% contingency)Project OverviewMicrobeBio proposes the development of a 15-hectare coastal industrial hub dedicated to the collection, storage, and transformation of sargassum into environmentally valuable and economically beneficial products. This facility will offer a sustainable, long-term response to the growing volumes of sargassum affecting Dominican beaches and coastal ecosystems.Project ObjectivesMitigate the annual impact of over 450,000 tons of invasive sargassumImprove coastal water quality, preserve coral reefs, and protect tourism infrastructureConvert sargassum into four environmentally friendly outputs:Organic Fertilizerfor national agricultureBiogasfor clean energy and industrial heatBiocharfor soil remediation and carbon sequestrationEco-construction materialssuch as bricks and panels for affordable housingCapital Budget Summary (USD)ComponentCost (USD)Harvesting, transport, washing$3,000,000Drying and biomass storage$2,500,000Composting &…
