$11m macro algae biofuels project in development
03 April, 2012Industrial waste emissions innovator MBD Energy has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a $5 million grant to James Cook University (JCU) to help develop a macroalgae to biocrude oil project.
Cogeneration technology set to power urban district energy project in Melbourne
30 March, 2012One of GE Energy’s natural gas-fired Jenbacher gas engines will be powering a cogeneration plant that will provide electricity and thermal energy for a major urban revitalisation initiative in Dandenong, Victoria. Built by Cogent Energy, the plant will play a pivotal role in the VicUrban-led Revitalising Central Dandenong (RCD) initiative that is rejuvenating the south-east region of Melbourne.
Current coal seam gas approach not covering risks
28 March, 2012Australia would greatly benefit from a ‘slow down and learn approach’ to managing possible risks from coal seam gas (CSG) extraction given the near impossible challenge of modelling its impacts, argues Professor Alan Randall from the University of Sydney.
Mallee biomass farm tour impresses aviation industry leaders
14 March, 2012Representatives from Airbus, GE Australia and Virgin Australia have been shown firsthand the progress being made to develop a viable biomass industry in regional Australia.
Fission for a safe new energy source
14 March, 2012Nuclear energy is the only viable non-carbon-based energy source for the future, despite the recent nuclear accident in Japan, according to a James Cook University (JCU) professor.
Using sunlight to split water
09 March, 2012University of Wollongong scientists are behind the establishment of a global consortium which is using sunlight to convert water into important chemical fuels such as hydrogen gas. The research promises a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by reducing CO2 from fossil fuel use.
International energy research institute launched at Curtin
09 February, 2012The Honourable Martin Ferguson AM MP, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, has launched Curtin University’s Fuels and Energy Technology Institute (FETI) at Technology Park, Bentley. FETI will carry out fundamental research and technology development to provide solutions to the energy and environmental issues facing Australia.
Emulsion fuel technology on trial
09 February, 2012Alternative Petroleum Technology (APT), an American company, has partnered with New Zealand-based company Blended Fuel Solutions and recently taken up residence at the Clean Technology Centre in Otaki. The New Zealand branch of APT is introducing a range of emulsified fuel technologies which could help to reduce fuel consumption, increase engine efficiency and reduce noxious tailpipe emissions and greenhouse gases.
Siemens electric eChopper motorcycle propels leading-edge technology
02 February, 2012Siemens Australia has presented a fully electrified high-performance motorcycle, the eChopper, to Australia at the Pacific 2012 Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
Biomass for energy or biofuels
07 December, 2011 byThe Bioenergy Australia conference which was held on the Gold Coast in November showcased some of the most advanced and innovative bioenergy technologies being developed from around the world.
Ford waste transformed into fuel
23 November, 2011 byFord Australia is aiming to halve the amount of paint sludge disposed to landfill. Working in conjunction with Australian waste specialist Geocycle, the paint sludge from Ford’s Broadmeadows facility is being used as an alternative source of fuel in the cement-making process.
Tequila plant could fuel vehicles and help reduce emissions
08 August, 2011Large-scale farms of the agave plant used to make the drink tequila could be established in Australia's arid inland as a novel and greenhouse-friendly solution to our transport fuel problems, a University of Sydney academic has found.
ABB acquires Epyon
08 July, 2011Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives demand for fast-charging solutions.
CSIRO says ‘yes’ to aircraft biofuels
26 May, 2011A CSIRO report has confirmed the viability of establishing an economically and environmentally beneficial, ‘bioderived’ Australian and New Zealand aviation fuels industry.
SITA vehicles switch to soy biodiesel
07 April, 2011Customers in and around the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are now being provided with a cleaner, green collection service by SITA Environmental Solutions (SITA).