The WA Government has committed $1.2 million to develop an Advanced Biofuels Strategy to position Western Australia for growth in renewable fuels and emissions reduction.
The strategy will focus on attracting investment in the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, supporting WA’s goal of economic diversification and regional growth.
Jackie Jarvis, Minister for Agriculture and Food, said the initiative would help WA meet its decarbonisation and energy security goals.
“Advanced biofuels are vital additions to the clean energy mix, which have potential to supply industry across our vast State with a sustainable alternative in the race to decarbonise.
“Together with WA’s abundance of biomass feedstock, it makes sense to support the development of this exciting industry with a comprehensive Advanced Biofuels Strategy.”
Western Australia’s supply of biomass sources such as oat, wheat and barley stubble, canola, and woody material from mallees and blue gums positions the State well to support biofuel production.
Churchill Capital Consulting Pty Ltd (trading as SIA) has been appointed to deliver the strategy, with GHD Pty Ltd to undertake an economic analysis of WA’s biomass feedstocks, supply chains, and technology pathways. Stakeholder consultation for both projects will commence soon.
“By accessing existing resources and scaling local production, we can build domestic fuel security and drive growth of this emerging industry.
“Alongside the Australian Government’s investments to accelerate the use and supply of low carbon liquid fuels, the Advanced Biofuel Strategy will establish WA as a leader in the biofuels industry – delivering economic, environmental and community benefits in the regions,” said Jarvis.
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