NSW Government - The Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030

The plan is the foundation for NSW’s action on climate change and goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. It outlines the NSW Govts plan to grow the economy, create jobs and reduce emissions over the next decade. Biogas and aviation biofuels are supported in the plan.

ClimateWorks Australia report: Moving to zero

Moving to zero is the cumulation of a nine-month analysis of over 300 reports, research papers, news articles and policy documents in the transport sector. The report presents twelve recommendations for the sector to move towards zero emissions.

Central-West REZ Registration of Interest

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is asking renewable energy, energy storage and emerging energy project proponents to register their interest in being part of the state’s first pilot Renewable Energy Zone in Central-West NSW.

The IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2019

The Annual Report includes a detailed progress report on each of the Tasks and the Executive Committee. The IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2019 also includes a special feature article ‘Gasification – a versatile technology’ prepared by Task 33.

Biomass for bioenergy: ABC Radio interview

Fabiano Ximenes discusses how the $4 million dollar bioenergy project in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and the CSIRO is operating in Tamworth. The project seeks to uncover the potential of biomass derived from native tree species. 

Energy Security Target and Safeguard

The NSW Govt is seeking feedback on the new Energy Security Target and Safeguard. A public consultation paper has been released: ‘Energy Security Target and Safeguard’ & draft ‘Energy Savings Scheme Statutory Review Report 2020’.

Ethanol Investment In fight against coronavirus pandemic

Australia’s leading ethanol producer, Manildra Group has announced it will make a substantial investment to expand their distillery, to produce an additional 90 million litres of ethanol for pharmaceutical and beverage industries.

Call for entries: AD & BIOGAS INDUSTRY AWARDS 2020

Celebrating excellence in Anaerobic Digestion & biogas, across all sectors, all around the world, and a great opportunity to network with the companies who are really making strides in best practice in this sector. Entry deadline: 31 July 2020

ARENA SEEKS INPUT ON BIOENERGY ROADMAP

MEDIA RELEASE: On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is seeking input from stakeholders in Australia’s bioenergy sector to underpin the development of the Bioenergy Roadmap.