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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.