News - Bioenergy Australia

Media Release: Licella Secures ARENA Funding for Feasibility of SAF Biorefinery in Queensland

Licella has received an $8 million grant to support its feasibility study for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Queensland, which aims to produce approximately 40 million liters of SAF annually, advancing domestic SAF production and enhancing national fuel security.

Wed 26 Feb 2025

Let green gas count: 145+ global organisations sign open letter calling for clarity in GHG Protocol

Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 145 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG Protocol calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognised in the Protocol’s Scope 1 inventory. Their message to the GHG Protocol is simple: Let Green Gas Count.

Tue 11 Feb 2025

Media Release: Sustainable aviation fuels studies take flight

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is looking to cut emissions in Australia’s skies, with up to $14.1 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative.

Tue 17 Dec 2024

Jetting ahead: Fresh insights propel sustainable aviation

Thanks to new momentum across research, policy and industry, sustainable aviation in Australia has taken off in the last year. The 2024 SAF State of Play Report provides an update on the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector following the release of the CSIRO-Boeing SAF Roadmap in 2023.

Tue 26 Nov 2024

Media Release: Whyalla set to take flight with sustainable aviation fuel project

Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry.

Mon 18 Nov 2024

Sydney Airport eyes former Kurnell oil refinery for canola conversion to sustainable aviation fuel

The race is on around the world to turn the aviation industry green with clean, sustainable fuel, and Sydney Airport says farmers in regional NSW could hold the answer.

Thu 14 Nov 2024

Science breakthrough using plants as fuel without impacting food security

An Australian-led scientific breakthrough to increase oil yield from plants will help advance the production and use of biofuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel.

Fri 08 Nov 2024

Renewable gas flows in New Zealand pipeline for the first time

First Renewables, in partnership with Ecogas confirmed today that the First Renewables biogas upgrade facility, located at the Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility is now in production.

Wed 06 Nov 2024

Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa, says Air New Zealand, Lanzajet

Fuel from wood waste such as forestry slash could create an industry worth $430 million a year and power aircraft, trucks and other transport, research out today finds.

Tue 05 Nov 2024

Value key to getting growers on board with low-carbon fuels

The Grains industry took centre stage at Bioenergy Australia’s Western Australia Low Carbon Fuels Summit held at Perth earlier this month, with speakers talking up the potential for growers to supply feedstocks for the promising domestic low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) sector.

Thu 31 Oct 2024

BP secures further approval for A$580 mil Kwinana biorefinery conversion in Australia

BP has received approval from the Western Australian government for a pivotal plan to convert its Kwinana refinery site into a renewable energy hub as part of a A$580 million ($386 million) investment.

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Media Release: Defence Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy released

Defence today unveiled its Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy, designed to take practical action to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Fri 25 Oct 2024

Media Release: APGA and Bioenergy Australia launch the Renewable Gas Connections Code of Practice

The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) and Bioenergy Australia’s Renewable Gas Alliance are pleased to announce the launch of the Renewable Gas Connections Code of Practice.

Fri 25 Oct 2024

Low-carbon liquid fuel now an economic reality for regional WA as pyrolysis technology improves

Low-carbon liquid fuel has been recognised as an important part of the puzzle for Australia as the world transitions away from fossil fuel use to decarbonise the global economy.

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Agriculture Minister says WA has ‘obvious need’ for low carbon fuel industry

Agriculture, mining, aviation and maritime are four essential industries in WA that are searching for low carbon fuel alternatives to pave the way for a net zero emissions future.

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Time to accelerate Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry

Producing feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) needs to become a priority in Australia in order to keep up with the rest of the world on decarbonising emissions in the aviation industry.

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Media Release: Queensland’s leaders must act now to secure a biofuels future

With just days to go before Queensland votes, CANEGROWERS is urging the major political parties to break their silence on the urgent need for a domestic biofuels industry.

Thu 17 Oct 2024

Low carbon fuels summit to promote growth in WA renewable liquid fuels sector

The importance of developing a renewable liquid fuel industry for the aviation sector will be explored at Bioenergy Australia’s WA Low Carbon Fuels Summit on Friday.

Mon 07 Oct 2024