Junji Yamamura, a researcher at IHI NeoG Algae LLC, checks the Enomoto Algae in the IHI NeoG Algae LLC research facility in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012. IHI Corp. (IHI), Gene and Gene Technology Y.K. (G>) and Neo-Morgan Laboratory Inc. (NML) formulated the joint venture company IHI NeoG Algae LLC to research and develop the technology for bio-fuel production using a specific algal strain called "Enomoto Algae" in August, 2011.[Photo/CFP]