Navy Demonstrates Solazyme's Soladiesel Renewable F-76 Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED

Solazyme's 100% algal derived naval distillate fuel used in ships tested in United States Navy Riverine Command Boat

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 24, 2010: Solazyme, Inc.'s CEO and co-founder Jonathan Wolfson released the following statement after the United States Navy conducted a full power demonstration of Solazyme's algae-based fuel this morning on a Navy Riverine Command Boat at the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia:

"Solazyme is proud to provide the first microbially derived ship fuel used by the Navy in a military boat. The United States Navy's commitment to reducing dependence on fossil fuels has taken another step forward today and we applaud their leadership. We are honored to be a part of Navy's efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels."

Solazyme's technology will help the Department of Defense reduce its carbon footprint, combat global climate change and lead in the development of clean and renewable energy sources. Reducing our dependence on foreign oil is a national security imperative, and Solazyme's technology focuses on producing an abundant, domestic and renewable source for oil and fuels. Solazyme's Soladiesel� diesel fuels meet ASTM, EU, and certain military specifications.

From Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC - October 20, 2010: The U.S. Navy will conduct a full power demonstration of a Riverine Command Boat (experimental) powered by an alternative fuel blend of 50 percent algae-based and 50 percent NATO F-76 fuel aboard Naval Base Norfolk, Va., Oct. 22.

"Our primary mission for Navy energy reform is to increase warfighting capability, both strategically and tactically," said Rear Adm. Philip Cullom, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (OPNAV N45), which leads the Navy's Task Force Energy.

"From a strategic perspective, we are reducing reliance on fossil fuels from unstable locations. Tactically, efficient use of energy resources extends our combat range and use of non-petroleum fuels assures multiple supplies are available," said Cullom.

The testing and demonstration of alternative fuels for ships is led by Naval Sea Systems Command's advanced fuels program office. The office, working in coordination with the Task Force Energy Maritime Working Group, supports the secretary of the Navy's efforts to reduce total energy consumption on naval ships.

About Solazyme:
Solazyme, Inc. is a renewable oil and bioproducts company and the leader in algal biotechnology. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in South San Francisco, Solazyme's unique technology allows algae to produce oil and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, efficiently and at large scale. These natural oils and biomaterials are tailored not only for fuel production, but also as replacements for fossil-derived petroleum and a variety of natural plant oils and compounds, making them useful in a wide range of products: from oleochemicals, to cosmetics, to foods. Solazyme's oils and fuels provide compelling solutions to increasingly complex issues of fuel scarcity, energy security and environmental impact while fitting cleanly into the pre-existing multi-trillion dollar fuel infrastructure. Solazyme's investors among others include Braemar Energy Ventures, Harris & Harris Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Roda Group, and Vantage Point Venture Partners. For more information, please visit http://www.solazyme.com.

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