Media release: Malabar renewable gas project gets first Greenpower Certification

Quotes attributable to Chair of the GreenPower Steering Group, Tim Stock

'GreenPower certified renewable gas production, like the biomethane being produced at Jemena's Malabar project, are very important in reducing Australia's carbon emissions as they produce low emissions when compared to fossil natural gas.

'These renewable energies are sources of cleaner, sustainable and increasingly competitive energy which can be used by industries in the same way as fossil natural gas but with substantially lower carbon emissions.'

'This is vital in helping Australia and its jurisdictions reach their net zero emissions targets and provide a sustainable means to power our economy along with environmental benefits, energy security, and economic opportunities while using novel and advanced technologies, which can also provide valuable circular economy benefits.

'The GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification is unlocking a nation-wide renewable gas market to support low-emission gas development and provides our commercial and industrial sectors with a cleaner energy choice for their gas use.'

Quotes attributable to Jemena's Managing Director, David Gillespie

'This is an exciting next step for Australia's renewable gas industry and is the first time biomethane has been formally certified as meeting the standards set by GreenPower.'

'Our industrial and manufacturing customers are telling us they need gas for high heat and as a feedstock. At the same time, we know they are also looking at ways to lower their carbon footprint. GreenPower certification is the next step in establishing a domestic renewable gas market which will deliver a decarbonisation option for these customers.

'This is particularly important for industrial customers who have been mandated to reduce emissions under the Federal Safeguard Mechanism.'

Quotes attributable to Sydney Water's Managing Director, Roch Cheroux

'By partnering with Jemena, we have been able to take wastewater and convert it into gas, which has not only bolstered energy supplies but successfully demonstrated we have the capability to deliver an internationally proven technology right here in Sydney.'

'This is a significant achievement as we are now contributing to the circular economy.'

'This project demonstrates the importance of water infrastructure to assist in the delivery of new energy technologies. Our work with Jemena has ensured we can provide the essential foundation so customers can access renewable gas and hydrogen.'