News - Bioenergy Australia

Renewable fuel advocates welcome investment in federal budget

The Federal Budget has just delivered a windfall for the sector, including almost 2-billion-dollars to help commercialise it. Advocates say the investment will help decarbonise industries that rely on diesel or aviation fuels.

Thu 16 May 2024

Budget gives $1.7b boost for green aviation fuel but still no mandate

The Albanese government has indicated it will prioritise renewable fuels for the aviation industry but delayed a decision on mandating the use of such fuels, a measure that has divided the industry worldwide.

Thu 16 May 2024

Kalfresh Vegetables to establish $291m bioenergy plant in Scenic Rim after green light from state gov

In an Australian-first, one of Queensland’s largest vegetable growers has been given the green light for a $291m project that will turn food waste into power, gas and biofertilizer.

Wed 08 May 2024

Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels noted in the 2024 G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Meeting

The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels highlights the role of sustainable biofuels in decarbonising all transport sectors, promoting environmental sustainability, innovation, and creating value for communities.

Wed 01 May 2024

Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels

We commend the Italian G7 and Brazilian G20 Presidencies for putting high priority on sustainable fuels, acknowledging initiatives such as the launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance in September 2023 by the Indian Presidency of the G20.

Sun 28 Apr 2024

IATA releases Aviation Net Zero Roadmaps review

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London (UCL), the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), released the Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review.

Thu 25 Apr 2024

Media Release: Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector

Measures announced to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for the future.

Thu 25 Apr 2024

Media Release: $330m investment in Australian heavy industry future

The Albanese Government is ensuring a future made in Australia – with a big funding boost for clean energy and emissions reduction projects at heavy industrial sites around the country.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Media release: Australian Corporates double down on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Major banks, a resource company and management consultancies are among the new businesses turning to sustainable aviation fuel to help decarbonise their business travel and meet emissions reductions targets.

Tue 23 Apr 2024

Make green fuel the new hydrogen, airlines and airports urge Labor

Qantas, Virgin Australia and some of the country’s largest airports are lobbying for $2 billion to be set aside at next month’s federal budget to develop a sustainable aviation fuel industry in a bid to reduce Australia’s dependency on imports.

Tue 23 Apr 2024

Media Release: MasterChef Australia goes GAS-Tronomic!

This season of MasterChef Australia is taking a new approach to 'cooking with gas' with a world-first partnership for the franchise using carbon neutral biomethane in the kitchen and hydrogen gas in a unique BBQ challenge.

Tue 23 Apr 2024

Green fuels are not the future – they’re just about here

The sprawling Surrey Hills plantation, south of Burnie, Tasmania, was once at the heart of the Gunns forestry empire, the target of much environmental angst. If HIF Global gets its way, it could be ground zero for clean and green fuel.

Mon 22 Apr 2024

Media release: Boeing, Wagner Advance Australia’s SAF Industry

Boeing and Wagner Sustainable Fuels will collaborate on growing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to help meet Australia’s airline demand for jet fuel which is expected to increase by 75% over the next 25 years.

Fri 19 Apr 2024

Media release: Construction is underway on Yarra Valley Water’s second, larger food waste to energy facility

Yarra Valley Water is building a second food waste to energy facility that will tackle food waste, generate electricity and slash emissions. The new Lilydale facility will generate up to 39,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per day – enough to power the equivalent of more than 2,200 Victorian households.

Thu 18 Apr 2024

Renewable fuel advocates welcome investment in federal budget

Budget gives $1.7b boost for green aviation fuel but still no mandate

Kalfresh Vegetables to establish $291m bioenergy plant in Scenic Rim after green light from state gov

Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels noted in the 2024 G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Meeting

Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels

IATA releases Aviation Net Zero Roadmaps review

Media Release: Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector

Media Release: $330m investment in Australian heavy industry future

Media release: Australian Corporates double down on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Make green fuel the new hydrogen, airlines and airports urge Labor

Media Release: MasterChef Australia goes GAS-Tronomic!

Green fuels are not the future – they’re just about here

Media release: Boeing, Wagner Advance Australia’s SAF Industry

Media release: Construction is underway on Yarra Valley Water’s second, larger food waste to energy facility

Sustainable aviation fuel has been a talkfest for far too long

Milestone for VIC waste-to-energy facility

NSW contributes $100m to get sustainable aviation fuel industry off the ground here

Make green fuel the new hydrogen, airlines and airports urge Labor