News - Bioenergy Australia

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

The ones to watch: Calling on emerging industries for RD&E investment

AgriFutures Australia is calling for applications from researchers, industry representative organisations or businesses and researchers involved in emerging agricultural industries for applying RD&E projects.

Tue 04 Feb 2020

The Oil and Gas Industry in Energy Transition: IEA Report

Bringing down emissions from core oil and gas operations is a key step in helping countries to get environmental gains. However, it is also vital for companies to step up investment in low-carbon hydrogen, biomethane and advanced biofuels.

Thu 30 Jan 2020

EPA Waste and Resource Recovery Update

Applications are now open for round four of Bin Trim, a NSW Government Waste Less Recycle More initiative supporting businesses to avoid, reuse and recycle its waste. Applications for the Bin Trim round four initiative are open until 28 February 2020.

Tue 28 Jan 2020

Renewable Fuels are crucial

The 17th International Conference focussed on the impact of the German government's climate protection and the new "Green Deal". Discussions on the transport sector were planned, in particular on CO2 fleet limits for the automotive industry and the recast Renewable Energy Directive.

Sun 26 Jan 2020

Bio Based Aviation and Marine Fuels Summit - Thursday 27 February

The global aviation and shipping sectors have set significant emission reduction targets to achieve by 2050 but how are they going to achieve them? Find out at the Summit in Gladstone on the 27 February. Book Now. Seats are Limited

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Time for change: WMRR roadmap to 2025 for Energy from Waste

The EfW process of energy recovery contributes to a sustainable waste management chain. This Roadmap has been prepared by the WMRR and Arup as a guide for industry, government regulators, and the general public.

Tue 14 Jan 2020