News - Bioenergy Australia

On path to renewables don't forget big industry’s needs

Through almost 60 years of fuelling Australian transport, Ampol’s Lytton oil refinery in Brisbane has played an important role as a strategic asset that safeguards the country’s energy security.

Wed 19 Jun 2024

Media Release: Consultation on A Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia's low carbon liquid fuel opportunity

The Albanese Government is seeking views on ways to help kickstart Australia’s low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, from farm and feedstock to bowser.

Fri 14 Jun 2024

Turning our fields of gold into a sustainable fuel source

Australia’s next great oil bonanza could well be green and gold. If you’ve ever driven through rural towns spread out across the east or west coasts of Australia in September, you’ve probably stopped to admire the vast fields of golden canola flowers swaying gently under the Australian sun.

Fri 14 Jun 2024

Qld budget spells boost for renewables

The Queensland Government has announced plans to deliver a $26 billion investment in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan over the next four years, ahead of its upcoming budget.

Mon 10 Jun 2024

Media Release: World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% SAF show significant non-CO2 emission reductions

Results from the world's first in-flight study of the impact of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial aircraft show a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional Jet A-1 fuel.

Thu 06 Jun 2024

HVO100 performs for Cleanaway fleet decarbonisation

In February 2024 we began operating two heavy collection vehicles from our Perry Road depot on HVO100 - a fossil fuel alternative made from renewable resources such as used cooking oil.

Thu 06 Jun 2024

The biomethane route to cutting emissions

Renewables like solar and wind get most of the policy attention, but businesses are busily experimenting with other low carbon fuels to make possible the shift to lower emissions.

Wed 05 Jun 2024

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