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Pushing it to the BioMax

Pushing it to the BioMax EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 On a Californian walnut farm, what some may see as waste is being converted into bioenergy to help power operations.

Unlikely partners join forces to make good of Colac’s biowaste

Unlikely partners join forces to make good of Colac’s biowaste EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 A mutual desire to make use of waste has brought Diamond Energy and the Camperdown Compost Company together to embark upon a joint venture to develop a bioenergy facility in Colac that will see the town’s waste converted into heat and electricity. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase reports.

Sludge power!

Sludge power! EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 In line with its carbon reduction goals Western Water has updated the Melton Recycled Water Plant so that the biowaste and biogas by-products of the water recycling process are now used to power the plant. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase gets the details on how Western Water has innovated its water recycling processes such that what was once a waste product is now a renewable energy supply.

Up Close with Stephen Schuck

Up Close with Stephen Schuck EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 A varied background in the electricity supply industry has led Dr Stephen Schuck into the world of biomass and bioenergy, and he has served as the Manager of Bioenergy Australia for the past 13 years.

Biofuels project wins award

Biofuels project wins award Tue, 17 August 2010 Curtin University researchers making breakthroughs in converting biomass into clean fuels have been rewarded for their innovative work.

Andrew Lang brings bioenergy expertise to EcoGen 2010

Andrew Lang brings bioenergy expertise to EcoGen 2010 Tue, 3 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Andrew Lang, World Bioenergy Association board member, will be speaking on bioenergy generated power at EcoGen 2010, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dr Stephen Schuck - bringing bioenergy expertise to EcoGen 2010

Dr Stephen Schuck - bringing bioenergy expertise to EcoGen 2010 Thu, 29 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Dr Stephen Schuck, Manager of Bioenergy Australia, will chairing a discussion on bioenergy at EcoGen 2010, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Online registration for EcoGen 2010 conference now open!

Online registration for EcoGen 2010 conference now open! Tue, 30 March 2010 Online registration is now open for the EcoGen 2010 conference, the premier clean energy industry event.

RET discussion paper released

RET discussion paper released Mon, 29 March 2010 A discussion paper on the proposed changes to the Renewable Energy Target has been released by the Federal Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water Senator Penny Wong.

Kickstarting clean tech

Kickstarting clean tech EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 Clean energy innovation in Australia requires not only the right technology, but also the right financial backing. Sari Mattila looks at two clean energy companies whose clean energy products and systems have been given a kickstart with the support of AusIndustry.

Defining the lines of enquiry – key priorities

Defining the lines of enquiry – key priorities Fri, 12 March 2010 In November 2008, the Primary Industries Ministerial Council endorsed the National Primary Industries Research Development and Extension Framework and appointed the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation to lead the National R&D Plan for Bioenergy and Biofuels.

Abu Dhabi becomes a mecca for global energy events

Abu Dhabi becomes a mecca for global energy events Abu Dhabi has recently played host to two major renewable energy events – the World Future Energy Summit and the International Renewable Energy Agency’s Preparatory Commission. EcoGeneration spoke with Austrade Trade Commissioner Elizabeth Gordon about Australia’s growing international presence in the global clean energy market.

From opportunity to implementation: Bioenergy Australia 2009 Conference

From opportunity to implementation: Bioenergy Australia 2009 Conference EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 The Bioenergy Australia Conference, held from 9–10 December 2009 at the Radisson Resort Gold Coast, Queensland was attended by a record 344 delegates, bringing together the diverse interests and ideas that form the bioenergy industry.

Building bioenergy’s sustainability credentials

Building bioenergy’s sustainability credentials EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 Sustainability is a critical issue for the bioenergy industry, as one of the fastest growing sectors in renewable energy. The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation recently undertook a review addressing this issue, led by Deborah O’Connell from the CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems division.

Bringing bioenergy to market

Bringing bioenergy to market EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 Dr Iain MacGill discusses the challenges and opportunities for bioenergy to contribute to an expanded renewable energy target within the Australian National Electricity Market.

Defining the lines of enquiry: The National Research and Development Plan for Bioenergy and Biofuels

Defining the lines of enquiry: The National Research and Development Plan for Bioenergy and Biofuels EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 If Australia’s primary industries are to improve their productivity and sustainability they cannot afford a fragmented or duplicative research and development system, particularly when it comes to the development of bioenergy and biofuels.

Moreton Bay to capture methane gas

Moreton Bay to capture methane gas Tue, 9 March 2010 Moreton Bay Regional Council has embarked upon a $3 million project to capture methane gas emissions from landfill sites at Bunya, Caboolture and Dakabin in Southeast Queensland.

First Australian energy assessment released

First Australian energy assessment released Tue, 9 March 2010 Renewable energy resources account for seven per cent of total national energy generation, according to Australia’s first comprehensive assessment of its energy resources, the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.

Agreement reached for biochar R&D

Agreement reached for biochar R&D Thu, 25 February 2010 An organic recycling company and a land care organisation in South Australia have signed an agreement to research and trial the production and use of biochar in agriculture.

Sweet news for Mackay Sugar Cogeneration Project

Sweet news for Mackay Sugar Cogeneration Project Wed, 10 February 2010 Mackay Sugar has issued contracts for the construction of a $120 million cogeneration power plant at its Racecourse Mill in Queensland.

Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off

Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off Mon, 18 January 2010 The World Future Energy Summit, which kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this week, has gained the support of some of the world’s leading businesses.

Renewables favoured over nuclear: Newspoll

Renewables favoured over nuclear: Newspoll Tue, 29 December 2009 Australians strongly favour renewable energy as a government priority over nuclear energy, according to a recent Newspoll survey.

RIRDC: Bioenergy needs sustainability framework

RIRDC: Bioenergy needs sustainability framework Tue, 15 December 2009 The Australian Government’s Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has released a report on the bioenergy industry, recommending the development of a bioenergy sustainability framework.

Energy efficient pilot plant launched at Newcastle Uni

Energy efficient pilot plant launched at Newcastle Uni Fri, 4 December 2009 A pilot plant trialling efficient energy generation technology has opened at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.

MBD test facility captures the essence of new technology

MBD test facility captures the essence of new technology Wed, 2 December 2009 MBD Energy has opened a research and development facility in Queensland to support its carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

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