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The Western Australian government has announced more than $1.2 million in funding for developing an Advanced Biofuels Strategy to manoeuvre Western Australia into a strong position to capture new market opportunities and drive emissions reduction, including in sustainable aviation fuel.
The strategy delivers on a 2025 election commitment and will help WA capitalise on its competitive advantages and attract investment in the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
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WA is expected to be well placed for the emerging industry with ready supplies of oat, wheat and barley stubble, as well as canola and woody biomass from mallees and blue gums.
Churchill Capital Consulting (trading as SIA) will deliver the Advanced Biofuels Strategy, supported by a comprehensive economic analysis of WA’s biomass feedstocks, supply chains and technology pathways, to be provided by GHD.
Stakeholder consultation for both the strategy and economic analysis will commence soon.
Advanced biofuels have an important role in the decarbonisation of mining, agriculture, transport and aviation, supporting the Cook government’s economic diversification and regional growth goals.
This initiative forms part of the Cook government’s ambitious Made in WA Plan to encourage local manufacturing and value adding industries, reduce reliance on imports, promote local energy production, create skilled jobs, and increase economic diversification.
“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,” according to Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis.
“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.
“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.”
