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Australia launches biofuels project with $1.1B funding, aiming for 10% domestic aviation fuel by 2030 using waste materials.
Australia is advancing its biofuels industry, launching its first blending facility at Wellcamp Airport and developing a large-scale plant in Brisbane with $1.1 billion in federal funding.
Using waste materials like sugar cane, wood chips, and used cooking oil, the country aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, targeting up to 10% of domestic aviation fuel needs by the early 2030s, with first domestic production expected by 2028.
Supported by airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia, and a national feedstock strategy, Australia seeks to become a key exporter in the Asia-Pacific region.
However, high production costs—up to five times fossil fuel prices—mean government mandates are likely needed for broader adoption.
Australia lanza un proyecto de biocombustibles con una financiación de $ 1.1B, con el objetivo de obtener un 10% de combustible de aviación doméstica para 2030 utilizando materiales de desecho.