News - Bioenergy Australia

Watch the seminar: Food, energy, new materials â€“ How do we use our land resources most effectively

Find out how the integration of new biomass production systems into agriculture landscapes can provide raw material for new biobased applications while reducing current land use impacts.

Sun 05 May 2019

WA Bioenergy Symposium - LAST CHANCE

The WA Bioenergy Symposium will kick off tomorrow and seeks to provide an opportunity for the agriculture, industrial, energy, transport, mining and local government sectors to understand their potential opportunities in bioenergy.

Wed 01 May 2019

Biodiesel made from used tyres could be the solution to Australia's fuel security problems

Southern Oil Refineries has found the solution to Australia's tyre waste and fuel security problems. The company successfully conducted large scale pilot tests on its biodiesel made from old tyres.

Wed 10 Apr 2019

Up to $2m in funding for industry-led projects

The Government of Western Australia is opening doors for industry by offering up to $2 million in matched funding in support of industry-led projects setting up or expanding in Collie, located in the South West of Western Australia.

Tue 09 Apr 2019

15th APRIL PANEL LUNCH: Is Australia Ready for an Election on Climate Action

Join us for an intimate lunch hosted by Dr John Hewson with Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO, Hon Mark Butler MP and Dr Kerryn Phelps AM, MP to discuss tackling climate change in the upcoming election.

Mon 01 Apr 2019

BA congratulates the Labor Party on recognising the opportunities for Australiaâ€™s future Bioeconomy

Bioenergy Australia congratulates the Shorten Labor Government on taking critical action to ensure jobs and economic development for regional communities

Mon 01 Apr 2019

NSW Emerging Energy Program - applications close on Tuesday 2 April 2019

In addition to the program guidelines available on the program website, a list of program clarifications is now available. These program clarifications are based on questions received from potential applicants.

Wed 27 Mar 2019

A load of rubbish? Australia is transforming its waste into energy

Australia generates nearly 70 million tonnes of waste per year, around half of which is recycled. With such a volume of garbage to contend with, some companies have been looking at ways to unlock its fuel potential.

Wed 27 Mar 2019

IEA Commentary: Are aviation biofuels ready for take off?

The International Energy Agencyâ€™s Sustainable Development Scenario anticipates aviation biofuels reaching around 10% of aviation fuel demand by 2030, and close to 20% by 2040. Cost premiums for biofuels over fossil fuels could be negligible on some flights.

Wed 20 Mar 2019

Energy from waste and a circular economy

Food scraps sent to the waste-to-energy plant at Wollert, in Melbourne's north, feed a hungry beast. The plant owned and run by Yarra Valley Water can process up to 33,000 tonnes of food waste every year, enough to power about 2,000 homes.

Tue 19 Mar 2019

Trial revs up on Australian-first 100% renewable diesel

An Australian-first trial using 100% renewable diesel to fuel a Scania test engine is up and running thanks to the Palaszczuk Governmentâ€™s Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund. Southern Oilâ€™s Pilot Plant is pioneering the refining of renewable diesel fuel.

Wed 27 Feb 2019

Bioenergy Australia calling on Parliamentary inquiry, strategy and roadmap to transition Australia's economy away from Fossil

Now is the time for an urgent fast track on the development of a new industry that can support jobs and economic development for regional Australia.

Mon 25 Feb 2019