Sugar research sweetens biofuels progress
07 January, 2010Two forward-looking corporations have teamed up to develop the potential production of biodiesel fuel from renewable products such as sugarcane waste, woodchips and more.
Alternative fuels: investing in the future
02 December, 2009 by Wendy CramerPeak oil and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions mean that Australia will have no choice but to rely on alternative fuels in the future. Research suggests there are a number of alternatives that can bridge the gap, but a substantial investment in infrastructure is required before they are commercially available.
Clean algae biofuel project
05 November, 2009Australian scientists are achieving the world's best production rates of oil from algae grown in open saline ponds, taking them a step closer to creating commercial quantities of clean biofuel for the future. Construction of a multimillion-dollar pilot plant in WA’s north-west will start in January.
New soybean biodiesel plant approved for the Illawarra
17 September, 2009Australian company National Biodiesel has been granted development approval for a $243 million soybean processing and biodiesel production facility to be located in Port Kembla, creating over 1000 new jobs.
Technologies capture coal for cleaner fuels
11 September, 2009 byAustralia is rich in coal resources, but relies on imported oil products for its transportation energy needs. Linc Energy’s combined underground coal gasification (UCG) and gas to liquids (GTL) technologies could provide an opportunity for Australia to produce its own liquid fuels and bolster the nation’s energy security.
SA company certified Greenhouse Friendly
11 September, 2009A South Australian company has become the first waste-to-energy company in Australia to be certified Greenhouse Friendly by the Department of Climate Change. SITA ResourceCo Alternative Fuels underwent rigorous independent verification to achieve its new status.
Toyota kicks off pilot production of home-grown hybrid
01 September, 2009The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr has congratulated Toyota on starting pilot production of the first home-grown hybrid.
ExxonMobil to launch biofuels program
16 July, 2009Exxon Mobil Corporation has announced an alliance with a leading biotech company, Synthetic Genomics Inc, to research and develop next-generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae.
Biodiesel analysis
28 May, 2009The iCAP 6000 Series of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometers can be used for monitoring elemental contaminants in biodiesel. The dedicated radial plasma view configuration of the system provides enhanced analytical capabilities for important elements such as sulfur and phosphorus while the enhanced matrix tolerance (EMT) torch and swing frequency RF generator easily handle organic matrix samples and ensure improved stability.
Flowmeter for biofuel and biomethane applications
07 April, 2009 byFluid Components International has released its Model ST51 mass flowmeter for owners, operators and manufacturers of biogas production and methane capture and recovery systems. These users will find the unit provides features required of these applications in an explosion-proof instrument that is easy to install, safe and requires virtually no maintenance.
Grain-to-ethanol refinery begins production
11 March, 2009Australia’s first grain-to-ethanol refinery has begun production in Queensland, with an expected output of more than 80 million litres a year.
Algae to fuel
04 March, 2009The production of biodiesel from algae could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help to address future fuel shortages and create jobs in rural Australia.
Couple travel around Australia on waste vegetable oil
22 December, 2008Australian-born Gerard Mimmo and his English wife Rachel left their fast-paced corporate lives behind to embark on a pioneering 36,000 km expedition around the continent, running their car on waste vegetable oil (WVO) collected from fish and chip and takeaway shops along the way.
University backs calls for the establishment of national biofuels centre
10 December, 2008Southern Cross University has backed calls for the establishment of a national biofuels centre.
$10,000 biodiesel research grant winner announced
03 December, 2008A project aiming to develop biodiesel feedstock that does not compete with food crops and can be grown in dry conditions has won the $10,000 Case IH Biodiesel Research Grant.
