Tag: Australia

Neste MY renewable diesel successfully tested by Rio Tinto in iron ore operations in Australia

Neste MY renewable diesel successfully tested by Rio Tinto in iron ore operations in Australia

March 2, 2025 |

for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The trial was conducted in partnership between Neste and bAustralian fuel supplier Viva Energy.  Neste allocated 8,500 tons of renewable diesel from used cooking oil for the trial. The fuel was shipped […]

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Neste supplies 8,500 tons of renewable diesel to Rio Tinto’s trial

Neste supplies 8,500 tons of renewable diesel to Rio Tinto’s trial

February 26, 2025 |

In Australia, Neste MY Renewable Diesel has helped fuel Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The trial, the first of its kind for Rio Tinto in Australia, was conducted in partnership with […]

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ARENA awards $6.5M to two SAF projects

ARENA awards $6.5M to two SAF projects

February 26, 2025 |

In Australia, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting cleaner Australian skies, with up to A$10.4 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing A$8 million in funding to Licella and A$2.4 million to Viva Energy for separate studies to develop renewable fuel alternatives for Australia’s […]

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NH3 and Pilbara Ports sign deal on ammonia shipments

NH3 and Pilbara Ports sign deal on ammonia shipments

February 12, 2025 |

In Australia, NH3 Clean Energy and Pilbara Ports Authority signed a memorandum of understanding on February 11 to develop export infrastructure for 600,000 tonnes per year of clean ammonia from NH3’s WAH2 Project via the Port of Dampier. The agreement outlines a yearlong collaboration to establish operational arrangements and binding contracts for ammonia handling and […]

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Queensland Government withdraws support for major green hydrogen project

Queensland Government withdraws support for major green hydrogen project

February 7, 2025 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Queensland government has rescinded its support for the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project (CQ-H2), which was slated to become the Australia’s largest hydrogen production facility.  The project, centered in the Port of Gladstone, has faced abrupt cancellation following the government’s decision to deny a critical $1 billion funding […]

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bp pulls out of $625M hydrogen and renewable fuels Kwinana conversion

bp pulls out of $625M hydrogen and renewable fuels Kwinana conversion

February 4, 2025 |

In Australia, BoilingCold reports that after three years of development, bp has put it’s A$1 billion hydrogen and clean fuel projects at Kwinana refinery on hold, likely due to the country’s lack of a biofuel mandate. The company has decided to “recycle” their current plans for H2Kwinana and Kwinana Renewable Fuels with contractors and employees […]

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Nanollose raises $2.1 million to scale cellulose-based fibers

Nanollose raises $2.1 million to scale cellulose-based fibers

February 3, 2025 |

In Australia, Nanollose, a startup developing biodegradable fibers from cellulose sourced from agricultural waste, has raised $2.1 million to scale production.  The fundraise includes commitments for a $672,000 placement alongside a $1.05 million rights issues for eligible shareholders, and a $400,000 fee-to-equity conversion by Nanollose Directors.  One of the company’s fibers recently completed its third […]

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Höegh and Svitzer launch Australia’s first low-carbon towage service

Höegh and Svitzer launch Australia’s first low-carbon towage service

January 8, 2025 |

In The UK, Sea News reported Höegh Autoliners and Svitzer introduced the EcoTow solution during the Höegh Aurora’s maiden voyage to four Australian ports, achieving a “near 100% reduction in CO2 emissions relating to the towage operations.” This was accomplished using Svitzer’s carbon insetting system, which offsets towage emissions through biofuel consumption across its international […]

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Berge Bulk and BHP power Australia-to-China route on B100

Berge Bulk and BHP power Australia-to-China route on B100

January 6, 2025 |

In Australia, Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206,330 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore from Australia to China. Last month, the vessel successfully bunkered B100 biodiesel. This pilot marks the first use […]

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ARENA to fund Ampol and GrainCorp $8.94M for SAF studies

ARENA to fund Ampol and GrainCorp $8.94M for SAF studies

December 17, 2024 |

In Australia, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is looking to cut emissions in Australia’s skies, with up to A$14.1 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing A$8 million in funding to Ampol and A$6.1 million to GrainCorp for separate studies to develop renewable fuel alternatives […]

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