Queensland as Asia Pacific biofuels hub takes a step forward with the Navy

In Washington, Queensland’s potential as the biofuel hub of the Asia Pacific has taken center stage in Washington this week at a meeting with the US Department of the Navy.

Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick met at the Pentagon Monday with advanced biofuel experts and announced the appointment of Queensland’s new US-based Strategic Biofutures Advisor.

Rear Admiral Simon Cullen AM CSC (Ret’d), Queensland’s Strategic Defence Advisor for SEA, said the US Navy’s search for alternative energy sources for their fleets could one day be replicated more broadly.