In Australia, TasPorts and the H2U Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility within the Bell Bay port precinct in northern Tasmania. The proposed facility would be initially capable of producing up to 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia per […]
In Australia, Australia Post has partnered with Ampol to supply 5 million liters of Amplify Diesel R10, consisting of a 10% blend of renewable diesel, to its Redbank Parcel Facility in Brisbane. The renewable diesel will be used in the site’s existing truck fleet of 89 vehicles over the next year, reducing lifecycle emissions without […]
In Australia, seaweed-based plastic startup Uluu has raised AU$16 million (US$10.4 million) to build a demonstration plant to prove the viability of its technology. Uluu’s bioplastic is home compostable, lightweight, and biodegrades in marine environments. The company is eyeing applications in cosmetics, fashion, packaging, and automotive. “After four years’ work developing this technology, including two […]
In Australia, Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, has achieved a major milestone in strengthening the nations fuel resilience by refuelling with renewable diesel for the first time. While docked in Townsville, the vessel took on 130,000 liters of a 30 per cent renewable diesel blend, demonstrating that Defense platforms can operate on lower-emission fuels […]
In Sydney, Australia, a new Pier Pavilion designed by Besley & Spresser has been built using waste rock oyster shells. Comprising a “striking landscape roof,” the pavilion finds a use for the city’s bustling seafood industry. The shells impart a “subtle, pearly sheen” and demonstrate the potential for eco-friendly materials in city planning. According to […]
In Australia, Wagner Sustainable Fuels has commenced operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending terminal, partnering with Boeing and technology provider, FlyORO, to achieve the critical aviation and renewable energy milestone. The facility, which is powered by FlyORO’s proprietary patented technology, is not only an Australia first, but also the first SAF […]
In Australia, the Albanese Labor Government has kicked off consultation on the development of a National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy to support new opportunities for our farmers and producers. Bioenergy is a critical renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuels and will be an important part of Australia’s transition to net zero. Bioenergy needs a consistent supply […]
In Australia, Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) has submitted a bold vision to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland, calling for a A$40 million investment package to transform the sugar industry into the centerpiece of Australia’s renewable energy and low carbon liquid fuel future. Representing an industry that supports over 20,000 regional jobs, […]
In Australia, sleepwear brand Papinelle is using seaweed-based bioplastic buttons from Uluu. Based in Perth, Uluu is a biotech company that ferments seaweed to create polyhydroxyalkanoates, a well-known bioplastic. The deal marks the first time Uluu’s material has been used in fashion. “These buttons may be small, but they represent a major leap in how […]
In Australia, OneFortyOne and HAMR Energy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the supply of sustainable biomass for renewable methanol production in Australia and New Zealand. The MoU marks a significant step forward in the development of HAMR Energy’s flagship Portland Renewable Fuels Project (PRF Project) in Victoria. The project will produce […]
