News - Bioenergy Australia

Discovery could generate biofuel from wastewater

UNSW scientists have discovered a way to purify methane from biogas produced in wastewater plants, which could be used as a source of renewable energy that could one day fuel buses. Graphene filters, made up of a mesh of carbon atoms, have been used in water

Fri 18 Oct 2019

Biogas and decarbonisation of Australia's gas network

Biogas and decarbonisation of Australiaâ€™s gas network is one of the key topics being featured this year at Bioenergy Strong 2019. Now is the time to capitalise on the momentum and seize the opportunity to grow a biogas economy in Australia.

Thu 17 Oct 2019

Renewable energy brings heat to manufacturing

Now, as part of its newly-announced support for Australian industries to lower emissions, ARENA is providing $460,500 in funding to the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) to help businesses make the switch to renewables. The funding will support

Thu 17 Oct 2019

NSW innovation network for circular economy

A new innovation network launched by the NSW government will bring together government, industry and researchers in a drive to create a circular economy. The Circular Economy Innovation Network, or NSW Circular, was launched by NSW Planning and

Wed 16 Oct 2019

All Energy 2019 Australia Exhibition & Conference

All-Energy Australia is fast approaching! Don't miss out on Australia's largest and most comprehensive clean and renewable energy event. With an expanded exhibition and conference program featuring over 290+ exhibitors and 200+ industry

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Sewage treatment plant smells success in synthetic gas trial

A new waste to energy project has set out to produce synthetic gas from sewage sludge at a wastewater treatment plant south of Brisbane. In an Australian-first, Logan City Council will use the gasification process to

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Waste generation and waste management projections for 2050

Modern plants integrated with community services will be able to treat non-recyclable waste in a sustainable way, generating renewable energy and recovering materials, supporting a low-carbon circular economy.

Mon 14 Oct 2019

Landfills emit 19 times as much CO2 as waste-to-energy plants

Waste-to-Energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report by the UN Environmentâ€™s International Environmental Technology Centre. The activity of Aeversu plants contributes to climate

Mon 14 Oct 2019

Neste collaborates with airline Lufthansa for supply of sustainable aviation fuel

Renewable fuel producer Neste has strengthened its partnership with European airline Lufthansa in the development of renewable aviation solutions. The airline will use Nesteâ€™s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), blended with fossil

Tue 08 Oct 2019

The Asia-Pacific Bioeconomy Policy Summit

On 15 November 2019, Life Sciences Queensland Limited (LSQ) will hold The Asia-Pacific Bioeconomy Policy Summit at the State Library of Queensland. The Summit will provide an excellent platform to ensure that the bioeconomy is recognised as a key

Fri 04 Oct 2019

New IRENA Report

The new IRENA report â€œNavigating the way to a renewable future: Solutions to decarbonise shippingâ€ analyses different technologies to reduce emissions from the marine sector. The favourites under review are biofuels, methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. Biofuels are not yet extensively

Thu 03 Oct 2019

The NSW Government is currently reviewing the Biofuels Act 2007

A discussion paper has been prepared to guide industry and community feedback on the existing framework. This consultation is your opportunity to express your opinions or concerns about whether the legislation

Tue 01 Oct 2019

Sustainability Victoria releases Bioenergy Infrastructure Fund 30 September 2019

Sustainability Victoria has released the $750,000 Bioenergy Infrastructure Fund, a support package made available from the original Waste to Energy Infrastructure Fund.

Tue 01 Oct 2019

Evaluation of the potential of waste to energy technologies for residual solid waste

Rapid urbanisation, population growth and rising industrialization around the world have led to the higher consumption of materials and consequently, caused many environmental

Tue 01 Oct 2019

Biofuels - Meet Our Speakers | Bioenergy Strong 2019

Biofuel policy development, market opportunities, emerging technologies, global leadership, domestic success and aviation biofuels â€“ itâ€™s all covered at Bioenergy Strong 2019. Donâ€™t miss the opportunity to engage with our incredible global

Thu 26 Sep 2019

How can Australian agriculture make the shift to clean energy?

The CEFC and the National Farmers' Federation have released â€œTransforming Australian agriculture with clean energyâ€, a practical guide to help farmers use energy efficiently, switch to renewables and save money.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

End of Year Funding for Women's Leadership Development

For fifteen years, WLA has been developing female leadership and supporting the presence of women in business and community leadership roles. Prioritising women who work in male-dominated environments

Fri 20 Sep 2019

Is Green Gas the next big investment opportunity?

Bioenergy Strong 2019 is shaping up to be a significant event for Australiaâ€™s Bioeconomy - one of the key topics being featured this year is Biogas. Now is the time to capitalise on the momentum and seize the opportunity to grow a biogas economy in Australia.

Thu 19 Sep 2019