News - Bioenergy Australia

Aviation’s biggest challenge — and why Australia is failing the test

When outgoing Sydney Airport chief Geoff Culbert is asked about the biggest challenge facing aviation, he does not hesitate. “It’s to solve the challenge around sustainable jet fuel,” he says.

Mon 04 Dec 2023

Virgin Atlantic jet lands after maiden transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel

A Virgin Atlantic (VA.UL) passenger jet powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) completed a London-to-New York jaunt on Tuesday, showcasing the potential of low-carbon options, which are a tiny fraction of the industry's fuel mix.

Fri 01 Dec 2023

Jemena deepens push into renewable gas

Jemena has extended its push into the burgeoning renewable gas market, partnering with Optimal Renewable Gas to identify three sites in regional NSW that have agricultural and other waste sources for the creation of biomethane that can be injected into the state’s gas pipelines.

Thu 30 Nov 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: Have your say on a renewable diesel fuel quality standard

DCCEEW is seeking feedback to help inform the development of a fuel quality standard for renewable diesel.

Mon 27 Nov 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: Emirates world’s first airline to operate A380 demonstration flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Emirates has become the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Bowen promotes need for more gas as Bass Strait falters

Chris Bowen has declared Australia needs gas as a critical part of the nation’s future energy mix.

Mon 20 Nov 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: Boeing and U.S. Government Launch Initiative to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel among APEC Economies

Boeing and the United States are launching an initiative to catalyze the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries.

Mon 20 Nov 2023

Newcastle Airshow aircraft to use sustainable aviation fuel for first time in Australian history

The Royal Australian Airforce will be using a sustainable fuel for its jets as they take to the skies on Saturday for the Newcastle Air Show.

Fri 17 Nov 2023

Macquarie pumps $290m into green aviation fuel

Macquarie has made its first foray into the green aviation fuel sector, tipping up to €175 million ($290 million) into Netherlands-based SkyNRG to help it build production facilities in Europe and the US.

Fri 17 Nov 2023

GrainCorp and IFM study potential of sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia

A new feasibility study led by GrainCorp and IFM Investors will explore the potential of establishing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities around Australia.

Wed 15 Nov 2023

ARENA open for business on industrial decarbonisation

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today launched the first funding round of the $400 million Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) to support emissions reduction at existing industrial facilities in regional Australia.

Mon 13 Nov 2023

Farming waste key to turning our aviation sector green

Shahana McKenzie oversees an eclectic bunch of members at Bioenergy Australia, a peak body seeking sustainable outcomes for hard-to-abate sectors.

Fri 10 Nov 2023

From a slow start, Australians now ‘get’ the green narrative

Heidi Hauf used to be a soldier. The Duntroon graduate served as an officer in the Intelligence Corps from 2001 to 2005. And it was in the Asia-Pacific that she became aware of “unsustainable development” – anything from poor governance and the bad use of resources to the impacts of a changing climate as a result of human activity.

Wed 08 Nov 2023