Much has been discussed about the supply side of biofuels, but with the introduction of a biofuels mandate on January 2, 2017 there is a real need to educate the public. That’s why the Queensland Government education campaign, recently launched in Brisbane is a key piece in driving demand for a sustainable fuel. Many motorists […]
Premier Palaszczuk Announces US Navy Industry Meeting
Time to turn on the lights for a billion in the dark
Turning on the light switch is done without a second thought for many of us. In our modern world it world it is a surprise that more than a billion people don’t have that luxury. An international program aimed at helping get those billion people living in the dark some light is gathering momentum. The […]
Nissan bio-ethanol fuel-cell development
News that Nissan has begun development of a new bio-ethanol fuel-cell to power electric vehicles is an exciting development. While there is a long way to go, as James Wong from Car News reports it could have the same range as conventional petrol-powered cars around 600 kilometres. It shows how versatile biofuels can be, particularly […]
Biofutures Hub Another Step Forward
The Biofuels Association of Australia (BAA) welcomes the Queensland Government announcement of $20 million in funding for an Asia-Pacific hub for biofutures industries. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk launched the Government’s Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan during a reception in San Francisco yesterday. “The US Navy, the Royal Australian Navy and the major airlines all […]
Oil Recovery Boost for Biofuels
The Biofuels sector – including ethanol, known in Australia as E10 and biodiesel – has been buffeted by a slump in the oil price. Each business has its own contracts, but biodiesel in particular is inextricably linked to the price of oil, including feedstock which is a major component of the manufacturing process. But […]