In Australia, Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that supports the scalable growth of Carinata to be used as a non-food intermediate crop biofuel […]
In Australia, a joint venture – Green Biotechnology Solutions – has been established between Japan’s Nippon Steel Trading and Queensland’s Energreen and will create a large-scale pongamia tree plantation near Emerald. The deal was secured after trade talks during a recent delegation to Japan involving the Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates and the Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett. […]
In Australia, converting sugarcane waste to biofuel could become more environmentally friendly and cost-effective, thanks to a joint project at The University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Researchers has successfully tested a process to simplify the preparation of sugarcane waste, known as bagasse. The research was published in Biofuels, Bioproducts and […]
In Australia, in a recent study published in Polymers, researchers at Flinders University in South Australia created a thin, flexible film using calcium caseinate, a commercially available form of casein, the primary protein found in milk. They blended it with modified starch and bentonite nanoclay, then added glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol to improve durability and […]
In Australia, since early 2025, Downer Group, CEA and H2Potential have been developing a pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for an Australian eFuels Plant under the Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition (FACET). This plant will produce synthetic fuels (eFuels) for the maritime and aviation sectors – addressing two hard-to-abate industries critical to global decarbonization […]
In Australia, Optimal Renewable Gas (ORG) has successfully qualified for NSW’s Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Grant to accelerate the development of the Griffith Biohub. The NSW Government has allocated up to A$95 million in this round for the Low Carbon Product Manufacturing (LCPM) construction-ready stream to support investment in new industrial facilities and advanced manufacturing […]
In Australia, a team of researchers has determined that biobased polylactic acid – a commonly used filament in 3D printing – can be used to trace the origin of “ghost guns.” A growing problem for law enforcement, such weapons are privately assembled and lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace. However, PLA filament manufacturers […]
In Australia, the Queensland government is backing local biofuel innovation, with a joint A$80 million investment in the Scenic Rim Agricultural Industrial Precinct – a A$291 million bioenergy and food hub at Kalbar, southwest of Brisbane. Led by major vegetable grower Kalfresh and backed by A$80 million in investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and Wollemi […]
In Australia, Adelaide University has been awarded a A$400,000 grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to deliver a sustainable aviation project over the next two years. The Australia-China Cooperation for Sustainable Aviation (ACCSA) project will support engagement with Australian and Chinese SAF stakeholders through […]
In Australia, shoe brand Make Good has created a Derby shoe style with a variety of biobased materials. Dubbed Derby V1, the shoe includes an upper made from mycelium fibers, cellulose, natural latex and organic cotton. The sole is 51% natural rubber. According to Rag Trader, around 23 billion shoes are manufactured annually. Most end […]
