News - Bioenergy Australia

Canadian start-up FORGE secures investment for biofuel plant from Shell Ventures

FORGE Hydrocarbons has secured an equity investment from Shell Ventures to help build a commercial-scale biofuel production plant in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

US airline Delta commits $1 billion to become carbon neutral

Delta plans to invest in advancing clean air travel technologies, such as the use of SAF â€“ accelerating the reduction of carbon emissions and waste, and setting up new projects to mitigate the balance of emissions.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

US ethanol industry generated $43 billion in 2019, despite policy challenges

The ethanol industry supported almost 350,000 jobs and generated almost $43 billion USD in gross domestic product last year, according to ABF Economics on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Coffee giant Lavazza joins KLMâ€™s corporate biofuel programme

Italian coffee producer Lavazza will become the first Italian partner to join Dutch airline KLMâ€™s Corporate BioFuel Programme. SAF is able to reduce carbon emissions by up to 85% compared to fossil fuels.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Luxury resort chain Sandals completes successful biodiesel pilot project

Since 2015, a biodiesel plant at the companyâ€™s dive centre in Pointe Seraphine has been converting used vegetable oil from the kitchens at the three Sandals resorts on the island into biodiesel for use in marine vessels.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Sustainable aviation fuel production pathway approved by ASTM

The conversion technology consists of advanced operations that convert waste fats, oils, and greases into jet fuel. It is a clean, high-thermal-stability fuel that exhibits density and energy content equivalent to petroleum jet fuel.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Finnish biofuel producer Fintoil invests â‚¬100 million in biorefinery

Neste Engineering Solutions has been commissioned for engineering and delivery of the biorefinery. More than 60% of the output from the biorefinery will be used as feedstock in the production of biodiesel.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Ready for Takeoff

SAFs, which are less carbon intensive than their petroleum-based counterparts, represent a promising solution for the airlines- turning wastes, including household trash and agricultural byproducts, into renewable transport fuels.

Thu 20 Feb 2020

Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF)

The ACT Governmentâ€™s Direct Grants program REIF is an industry funded initiative specifically designed to help drive the long-term development of the ACTâ€™s renewable energy industry. Applications for the Direct Grants program will close on 29 February.

Thu 20 Feb 2020

IEA Bioenergy Task 42 report â€˜Bio-based Chemicals â€“ A 2020 updateâ€™Â

This update of the report addresses the main bio- based chemicals that could potentially be co-produced with secondary energy carriers in integrated biorefinery facilities. The main findings will be presented in an upcoming webinar.

Thu 20 Feb 2020

IEA Bioenergy Survey seeking Australian stakeholder input

Take 5 minutes of your time to share your perspective on what features you would prefer from biomass supply chains for bioeconomy. The aggregated results will be published on the IEA Bioenergy Task 43 website.

Tue 18 Feb 2020

Canberra hosts Liquid Fuel Security Conference and Clean Fuels Summit in March

The Australian Clean fuels Summit will follow day 2 of the Liquid Fuel Security Conference creating an unmissable lineup of global experts, industry leaders, airlines, fuel producers and investors.

Tue 18 Feb 2020

The Hon. Cameron Dick MP confirmed for Bio Based Aviation and Marine Fuels Summit

Hear from The Hon. Cameron Dick MP about the support and programs encouraging development of industrial biotechnology, biofuels and high-value bioproducts.

Mon 17 Feb 2020

A new Microbiogen developed ethanol yeast launched by Novozymes

At the National Ethanol Conference (NEC) today, Novozymes announced the launch of its next yeast technology developed by Microbiogen, Innova Fit- the most advanced non-GM yeast in the market.

Mon 17 Feb 2020

A perspective on decarbonising whiskey using renewable gaseous biofuel in a circular bioeconomy process

The latest paper from MaREI bioenergy examines methods to reduce the carbon footprint of whiskey production using renewable gaseous biofuel.Â

Thu 13 Feb 2020

Tender released by ARENA for the Bioenergy Roadmap

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is seeking submissions from suitably experienced consultants (Service Provider) to develop the Bioenergy Roadmap, as further defined in Attachment A and the Statement of Requirement (Bioenergy Roadmap).

Tue 11 Feb 2020

Registrations are now open for the Australian Clean Fuels Summit

Registrations are now open for the Australian Clean Fuels Summit! The summit is an initiative of Bioenergy Australia, The Cleaner Fuels Alliance and the Australia & New Zealand Sustainable Aviation Fuels Alliance.

Thu 06 Feb 2020

Bioenergy Australia Webinar Series - Bio based chemicals: a 2020 update including global and Australian implications

24 February 2020: Join the Bioenergy Australia Webinar Series to understand the role of biochemicals in reaching the Sustainable Development Scenario!

Wed 05 Feb 2020