Tag: Australia

University of Queensland produce green chemicals from CO2, water and electricity

University of Queensland produce green chemicals from CO2, water and electricity

June 24, 2026 |

In Australia, University of Queensland researchers have developed a new method to produce industrial chemicals commonly used in agriculture, textiles and pharmaceuticals with only carbon dioxide (CO₂), water and electricity. The first-of-its-kind electrochemical generator offers high‑emissions industries a safer and more environmentally friendly pathway to convert waste CO₂ into useful products, while reducing the need for fossil-fuel‑based chemical manufacturing. The generator is powered by […]

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Zac Efron is building a remote “hemp house” in Australia

Zac Efron is building a remote “hemp house” in Australia

June 15, 2026 |

In Australia, actor Zac Efron has commissioned an off-grid house made out of hemp and other renewable materials. Dubbed “Futurecave,” the $2.65 million house is being built on a 128-acre plot in New South Wales. Designer Joost Bakker and architect Frank Burride are overseeing construction, according to Realtor.com. In addition to hemp, materials for the six-bedroom […]

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Delorean’s SA1 Salisbury Project accredited as GreenPower renewable gas project

Delorean’s SA1 Salisbury Project accredited as GreenPower renewable gas project

June 10, 2026 |

In Australia, Delorean Corporation’s SA1 Salisbury Project has been successfully accredited as a GreenPower renewable gas project under GreenPower’s Renewable Gas Certification Delorean has received approval for its SA1 Project as a GreenPower accredited renewable gas project with the National GreenPower Accreditation Program (GreenPower). GreenPower is administered by NSW government, and it operates nationally across […]

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Cyan Ventures launches Green Fuels Accelerator in Australia

Cyan Ventures launches Green Fuels Accelerator in Australia

June 10, 2026 |

In Australia, Cyan Ventures has launched a first-of-a-kind Green Fuels Accelerator (GFA) to advance commercial scale low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) production. Funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) – with support from industry partners including Qantas and Boeing – the GFA has selected its first seven Australian LCLF projects to fast-track toward financial […]

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Banana boom: Papyrus Australia creates mining blast collars out of plantation waste

Banana boom: Papyrus Australia creates mining blast collars out of plantation waste

May 25, 2026 |

In Australia, banana waste fiber is being repurposed into biodegradable blast collars for open-cut mining, a surface mining method where minerals are extracted by removing the soil, rock, and vegetation above a deposit.  Blast collars prevent the drill‑hole collar from collapsing and stop loose material from falling into the hole. Dubbed Collar Keeper, its manufacturer […]

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Australia preparing to launch biofuel mandate public consultation

Australia preparing to launch biofuel mandate public consultation

May 21, 2026 |

In Australia, Reuters reports the government is expediting a public consultation process that it plans to launch in the next few months that could lead to a biofuel blending mandate. The country’s largest farm lobbies have recently joined together to push the government to make the move in the face of rising fuel prices in […]

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New South Wales expands Renewable Fuel Scheme

New South Wales expands Renewable Fuel Scheme

May 20, 2026 |

In Australia, the New South Wales government has expanded the Renewable Fuel Scheme to include low-carbon and renewable liquid fuels. The Scheme already provides financial incentives for green hydrogen and will shortly be expanded to include biomethane. The NSW Government will add renewable liquid fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and biodiesel. In […]

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Hazer signs MOU with Continual Renewable Ventures for Australian production

Hazer signs MOU with Continual Renewable Ventures for Australian production

May 13, 2026 |

In Australia, Hazer Group Ltd has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Continual Renewable Ventures to assess opportunities for developing Low Carbon Liquid Fuels production in Australia. CRV holds the exclusive Australian and New Zealand license for a proven Hydro-processed Esters and Fatty Acids technology from XCF Global. CRV is looking to develop […]

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Jet Zero Australia completes feasbility study for ATJ Project Mandala

Jet Zero Australia completes feasbility study for ATJ Project Mandala

May 11, 2026 |

In Australia, Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) announced the successful completion of the feasibility study for Project Mandala, representing a further milestone in the company’s Australian biorefinery development strategy following the advancement of its flagship Project Ulysses in Townsville, a world-leading Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) biorefinery, which is now in the final stages of Front […]

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LMS Energy invests $1.58M in Delorean

LMS Energy invests $1.58M in Delorean

April 30, 2026 |

In Australia, Delorean Corporation has secured a A$2.2m strategic investment from LMS Energy to support working capital and the Company’s bioenergy infrastructure development pipeline. The Company has raised $2.2m via a private placement to LMS Energy. The Placement will result in the issue of 24.4 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price […]

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