Biofuels - Meet Our Speakers | Bioenergy Strong 2019
Published Thu 26 Sep 2019
Biofuel policy development, market opportunities, emerging technologies, global leadership, domestic success and aviation biofuels – it’s all covered at Bioenergy Strong 2019
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with our incredible global speaker line up, make business connections, meet with investors and drive the industry forward.
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with our incredible global speaker line up, make business connections, meet with investors and drive the industry forward.
Bioenergy Strong is the one and only Australian Bioenergy and Biofuels event of the year and is expected to sell out.
A taste of the incredible Biofuels related speakers is below:
• Gerry Ostheimer, Below50 – The role of Biofuels in global decarbonisation
Advanced biofuels are needed in the longer term to sustainably reduce the overall carbon footprint of the transport sector, but the industry remains in an early stage of development. below50 is growing the global market for fuels that have less than 50% of the carbon emissions of fossil fuels. Below50 wants private companies to step forward and use renewable fuels – like many already use renewable power; if people see companies they trust using low carbon fuels, it will boost public acceptance.
Advanced biofuels are needed in the longer term to sustainably reduce the overall carbon footprint of the transport sector, but the industry remains in an early stage of development. below50 is growing the global market for fuels that have less than 50% of the carbon emissions of fossil fuels. Below50 wants private companies to step forward and use renewable fuels – like many already use renewable power; if people see companies they trust using low carbon fuels, it will boost public acceptance.
• Chris Tindal, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) – The development of the aviation biojet fuel industry in the USA
Since 2006, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) based in the USA has sought to enhance energy security and environmental sustainability for aviation through the use of alternative jet fuels. CAAFI is a coalition of airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, energy producers, researchers, international participants and U.S. government agencies. Together these stakeholders are leading the development and deployment of alternative jet fuels for commercial aviation.
Since 2006, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) based in the USA has sought to enhance energy security and environmental sustainability for aviation through the use of alternative jet fuels. CAAFI is a coalition of airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, energy producers, researchers, international participants and U.S. government agencies. Together these stakeholders are leading the development and deployment of alternative jet fuels for commercial aviation.
• Peter Robson, BORAL - Driving the Transition from Fossil Fuels
Boral Timber has recently completed an ARENA supported, Technical and Commercial feasibility study into the use of hardwood sawmill residues and conversion into Renewable diesel and a renewable bituminous product which can be used in asphalt roads. This study included pilot plant trials in Europe using domestically sourced hardwood residues, and final testing of the resulting product's attributes in Australian NATA registered laboratories. We will present our findings on this technology and its potential commercial application within Australia.
Boral Timber has recently completed an ARENA supported, Technical and Commercial feasibility study into the use of hardwood sawmill residues and conversion into Renewable diesel and a renewable bituminous product which can be used in asphalt roads. This study included pilot plant trials in Europe using domestically sourced hardwood residues, and final testing of the resulting product's attributes in Australian NATA registered laboratories. We will present our findings on this technology and its potential commercial application within Australia.
• Troy Collings, Southern Oil – Waste – an asset to help solve Australia’s fuel security concerns
Southern Oil Refineries have successfully conducted large scale pilot tests on its biodiesel made from old tyres. They have proven that renewable diesel can work in Australia's engines and does have the same efficiency on the road. Their laboratory has shown this diesel is indistinguishable from fossil diesel and will give all the performance that you expect from fossil diesel. One passenger tyre will give you approximately two litres of diesel – could this be the solution to Australia’s tyre waste and fuel security problems?
Southern Oil Refineries have successfully conducted large scale pilot tests on its biodiesel made from old tyres. They have proven that renewable diesel can work in Australia's engines and does have the same efficiency on the road. Their laboratory has shown this diesel is indistinguishable from fossil diesel and will give all the performance that you expect from fossil diesel. One passenger tyre will give you approximately two litres of diesel – could this be the solution to Australia’s tyre waste and fuel security problems?
• Simon Roycroft, Refuelling Solutions – Just Biodiesel Barnawatha Biodiesel project
Australia’s newest biodiesel facility has officially opened and commenced production in Barnawartha Victoria and is supplying low carbon renewable B5, B20 and B100 to south-east Australia. Hear the incredible story behind this project, the collaboration amongst many partners, the community support and regional jobs.
Australia’s newest biodiesel facility has officially opened and commenced production in Barnawartha Victoria and is supplying low carbon renewable B5, B20 and B100 to south-east Australia. Hear the incredible story behind this project, the collaboration amongst many partners, the community support and regional jobs.
• Michael Vevera, Mercurius - Gladstone pilot Sugarcane waste to biofuels and beer bottles
Mercurius Australia is committed to commercialising the production of diesel and jet fuel using REACH™ technology in Australia.
Mercurius Australia is committed to commercialising the production of diesel and jet fuel using REACH™ technology in Australia.
• Geoff Bell, Microbiogen – Success in Gen I Biofuels will help drive success in Gen II biofuels
A successful biofuels business requires many things, one key challenge is to ensure that the economics are positive without the need for Government subsidies. Microbiogen is utilising the technology that drove its success in 1st generation biofuels to improve the economics of second generation biofuels. Supported by an ARENA grant and with a total spend of about A$8M, the project is making excellent progress and will be another step towards sustainable biofuels from non-food sources.
A successful biofuels business requires many things, one key challenge is to ensure that the economics are positive without the need for Government subsidies. Microbiogen is utilising the technology that drove its success in 1st generation biofuels to improve the economics of second generation biofuels. Supported by an ARENA grant and with a total spend of about A$8M, the project is making excellent progress and will be another step towards sustainable biofuels from non-food sources.
• Keith Sharp, TfA Group – Creating a successful biofuel industry in Australia
This presentation aims to describe the key elements needed to create a successful biofuels industry in Australia. Creating opportunities for investors, establishing plant feasibility and mitigating risk are precursors to growing and sustaining the industry. Expanding our local expertise and utilising the skills accumulated by those that have previously walked the biofuels path of success enhances the industry’s success rate. How do we sustain the growth of biofuels, where are the opportunities and how can you maximise your chance of success?
This presentation aims to describe the key elements needed to create a successful biofuels industry in Australia. Creating opportunities for investors, establishing plant feasibility and mitigating risk are precursors to growing and sustaining the industry. Expanding our local expertise and utilising the skills accumulated by those that have previously walked the biofuels path of success enhances the industry’s success rate. How do we sustain the growth of biofuels, where are the opportunities and how can you maximise your chance of success?
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Look forward to seeing you at Bioenergy Strong 2019!
Look forward to seeing you at Bioenergy Strong 2019!