News - Bioenergy Australia

Farmers could play vital role in emerging bioenergy industry and help reduce emissions

The NSW DPI and the CSIRO's Australian Tree Seed Centre are working to determine which natives are efficient in biomass production, providing farmers with an additional source of income.

Tue 19 May 2020

TAMWORTH PLAYS A KEY PART IN A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR BIOENERGY PROJECT

Scientists are looking for opportunities to increase the amount of sustainable biomass used for electricity generation. Theyâ€™re planting thousands of trees across the North West as part of the bioenergy project.

Tue 19 May 2020

Energy Security Target and Safeguard

The NSW Govt is seeking feedback on the new Energy Security Target and Safeguard. A public consultation paper has been released: â€˜Energy Security Target and Safeguardâ€™ & draft â€˜Energy Savings Scheme Statutory Review Report 2020â€™.

Thu 14 May 2020

Ethanol Investment In fight against coronavirus pandemic

Australiaâ€™s leading ethanol producer, Manildra Group has announced it will make a substantial investment to expand their distillery, to produce an additional 90 million litres of ethanol for pharmaceutical and beverage industries.

Mon 11 May 2020

Potential economic pay-off of a circular economy for Australia

The transition to a circular economy represents an ambitious movement. In a report commissioned by the CSIRO, KPMG estimates that a circular economy could give Australia a $23 billion GDP boost.

Mon 11 May 2020

Shovel ready sample of bioenergy projects across Australia

We delivered a proposal for stimulus measures to support Australiaâ€™s clean future industries post COVID19. We have now created a supporting paper with a sample of shovel ready projects from around the nation.

Fri 08 May 2020

Call for entries: AD & BIOGAS INDUSTRY AWARDS 2020

Celebrating excellence in Anaerobic Digestion & biogas, across all sectors, all around the world, and a great opportunity to network with the companies who are really making strides in best practice in this sector. Entry deadline: 31 July 2020

Thu 07 May 2020

Implementing a circular economy fundamental to an environmentally and economically sustainable future

KPMG Newsroom - This report investigates the benefits of a circular economy in Australia embodied by eight different circular economy opportunities.

Thu 07 May 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: HOPE FOR BILLION DOLLAR BIO-ECONOMY TO BLOOM

Bioenergy Roadmap the pathway to a resilient Australia. Consultation has commenced on the development of a national bioenergy roadmap, to help inform the next series of investment and policy decisions in the bioenergy sector.

Wed 29 Apr 2020

ARENA SEEKS INPUT ON BIOENERGY ROADMAP

MEDIA RELEASE: On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is seeking input from stakeholders in Australiaâ€™s bioenergy sector to underpin the development of the Bioenergy Roadmap.

Tue 28 Apr 2020

SETTING THE PATH FOR BIOENERGY AS A FUTURE ENERGY SOURCE

MEDIA RELEASE: The Liberal National Government will examine how Australia can build its bioenergy sector to become an increased source of clean energy and potential economic and job creation opportunities.

Tue 28 Apr 2020

FEEDBACK REQUIRED: Economic Recovery Proposal

Bioenergy Australia have worked quickly to develop a green economic recovery package for the governmentâ€™s consideration. Our next piece of work is to provide a suite of real world examples, and we need your contribution of project examples.

Mon 27 Apr 2020

Bioenergy Retrofits for Europeâ€™s Industry â€“ Handbook published

The BIOFIT project is an EU project that aims to facilitate the introduction of bioenergy retrofitting in Europeâ€™s industry. The consortium experts have now published a handbook that shows why and how to retrofit.

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Biofuels international news

The latest cycle of Biofuels International news has arrived! Clariant begins monthly production of 2 million litres of disinfectant during Covid-19 outbreak, An education in biodiesel during the global lockdown, UAE-based biofuelsâ€™ company hits the mark...

Sun 19 Apr 2020

IEA Bioenergy Task 37 - April newsletter

IEA Bioenergy Task 37 April Newsletter: Global potential of biogas, WEO Report: Outlook for biogas and biomethane, EBA Statistical report 2019, Household biodigesters installed, Global Bioenergy Statistics 2019...

Sun 12 Apr 2020

Decarbonisation Futures: Solutions, actions and benchmarks for a net zero emissions Australia

Bioenergy, including energy from waste and biofuels, was highlighted as an industry able to immediately contribute to net zero emissions in the hard to abate sectors of transport and industry.

Wed 08 Apr 2020

Biofuels international news

The latest international biofuels news: Company achieves worldâ€™s first fossil-free biomethanol plant in Sweden, American petrol station reaches E85 landmark, Swedish chemicals firm gets green light to produce hand sanitisers, companies to commercialise gas to liquids production system...

Fri 03 Apr 2020

NSW Forest Industries Innovation Fund

The NSW Government is committed to driving sustainable growth across the NSW forestry industries. The scheme will provide long-term low-interest loans to projects that contribute to supporting NSW industry innovation and new markets for forest products.

Fri 03 Apr 2020