Tag: Australia

WA Government enters exclusive lease negotiations with Cargill Australia for a canola crush plant in Kwinana

WA Government enters exclusive lease negotiations with Cargill Australia for a canola crush plant in Kwinana

April 5, 2024 |

In Australia, Mirage News reported that the government of Western Australia region has entered exclusive lease negotiations with Cargill Australia for a world-class canola crush plant in Kwinana. The report noted that Cargill is investigating the potential to develop a canola crush plant on a site adjacent to the CBH Kwinana Grain Terminal, subject to […]

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Cargill plans oilseed crushing plant in Australia

Cargill plans oilseed crushing plant in Australia

March 30, 2024 |

In Australia, Financial Review reported that Cargill and CBH Group, Australia’s largest cooperative, are working together on plans for a large-scale oilseed crushing plant south of Perth. The report noted that Cargill is in talks with the West Australian government about securing a site adjacent to CBH’s Kwinana grain terminal which sits on a rail […]

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Abel Energy accelerates Townsville green methanol facility

Abel Energy accelerates Townsville green methanol facility

March 24, 2024 |

In Australia, Abel Energy said it is accelerating the potential construction of a methanol manufacturing plant at the Cleveland Bay Industrial Park located in the Townsville State Development Area to produce 400,000 tons per annum of green methanol. Abel Energy is seeking to export green methanol through the Port of Townsville and provide green methanol […]

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Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas-network injection plant formally certified by GreenPower

Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas-network injection plant formally certified by GreenPower

March 20, 2024 |

In Australia, Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas-network injection plant has been formally certified by GreenPower – a government managed renewable energy certification program – in an important next step for Australia’s nascent renewable gas sector.   GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification means renewable gas certificates will be issued for gas produced at the Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant (MBIP) certifying […]

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Jet Zero Australia and Trovio to design and develop book and claim for Australian SAF and renewable diesel

Jet Zero Australia and Trovio to design and develop book and claim for Australian SAF and renewable diesel

March 20, 2024 |

In Australia, Jet Zero Australia and Trovio Operating Pty Ltd have entered a strategic partnership to design and develop the ‘Book and Claim’ Registry for Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The Registry will support the capture and retention of provenance data throughout the supply chain to meet the required standards for the issuance […]

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Australian Constructors Association calls for government support for low carbon fuels

Australian Constructors Association calls for government support for low carbon fuels

March 19, 2024 |

In Australia, Australian Constructors Association (ACA) released a pivotal report underscoring the crucial role of decarbonizing the construction industry in achieving Australia’s net zero ambition. ACA’s report reveals domestic renewable diesel industry would have a range of additional benefits beyond construction decarbonization, including lower air pollutants and better air quality, energy security, local employment and […]

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ABEL Energy looking to develop $1.1B green methanol facility in Australia

ABEL Energy looking to develop $1.1B green methanol facility in Australia

March 18, 2024 |

In Australia, ABEL Energy is accelerating the potential construction of a A$1.7 billion methanol manufacturing plant on 16-22 hectares of land at the Cleveland Bay Industrial Park located in the Townsville State Development Area to produce 400,000 metric tons per annum of green methanol. ABEL Energy completed the Singapore Port MPA tender for the supply […]

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Acciona acquires Kwinana waste-to-energy facility

Acciona acquires Kwinana waste-to-energy facility

March 17, 2024 |

In Australia, Acciona announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of the Kwinana Waste-to-Energy project in an agreement reached with Macquarie Capital and Dutch Infrastructure Fund. The firm noted that the facility is on track to be operational in the last quarter of 2024 when it will divert up to 460,000 tons of waste per […]

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Jet Zero Australia lands new $19.2M investment

Jet Zero Australia lands new $19.2M investment

March 12, 2024 |

In Australia, Jet Zero Australia has achieved a significant milestone by successfully receiving funding commitments of A$29 million. This is a crucial step towards advancing the engineering activities of Jet Zero Australia’s flagship Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, Project Ulysses, in North Queensland, Australia. Funding will also support advancement of other renewable fuel opportunities […]

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Australia dons Mackay as State Development Area to support emerging biocommodity industry

Australia dons Mackay as State Development Area to support emerging biocommodity industry

February 29, 2024 |

In Australia, Mackay is the latest Queensland city to gain a State Development Area (SDA), with the declaration to unlock land for new industrial development and more jobs. The SDA sets aside 907 ha of land adjacent to the Racecourse Mill and at Rosella to be rezoned to support value adding to the sugar cane […]

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