BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020

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BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020

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BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA

ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020

BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA (FORUM) LIMITED

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This Annual Report covers the performance and activities of Bioenergy Australia (Forum) Limited from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020, being our financial year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OverviewReport from the Chair 6

Report from the CEO 7

ActivitiesMembers Activities 9

Awards 10

Events 11

Member Committees 14

Government Submissions 15

MediaMedia Update 17

GovernanceIEA BioenergyParticipation 18

Board Members 19

Members 20

Financial Report appendix

OVERVIEW

REPORT FROM THE CHAIRThe 2019/2020 financial year has presented some significant opportunities for the development of Australia’s bioeconomy. In the face of a global pandemic and significant economic downturn we have continued to advocate, grown in membership, and put the spotlight on the industry. There may not be many positives to come from COVID-19, but it has shifted the national focus to self-sufficiency, domestic manufacturing, and strategic industries, which all play well to the future bioeconomy.

A significant highlight over the year was the announcement of the development of Australia’s first Commonwealth Bioenergy Roadmap by Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor. We are delighted that the Minister has supported this initiative and look forward to this being a consequential turning point for the development of the industry. The roadmap is due for release in late 2020 and we look forward to working with the government on sector specific actions to drive the development of the industry.

A significant highlight over the year was the announcement

of the development of Australia’s first Commonwealth

Bioenergy Roadmap by Minister for Energy and Emissions

Reduction, Angus Taylor

Under the guidance of CEO Shahana McKenzie, Bioenergy Australia has completed a third year of strong growth in membership. While COVID-19 restrictions have caused other industries to enter a period of contraction and indecision, Bioenergy Australia continues to expand its membership. This growth has been the result of our focus on pursuing good outcomes for the biosector, rather than investing limited resources into recruitment campaigns. Our increased coverage of the sector, including multinational operators, demonstrates support for our record as well as confidence in our ability to secure results in the future. Bioenergy Australia membership has tripled since 2017, speaking to our relevance.

While COVID-19 restrictions have caused other industries to

enter a period of contraction and indecision, Bioenergy Australia

continues to expand its membership

I commend Shahana on pursuing her vision of a stronger and more representative

organisation with a focus on delivery for the industry. It is especially positive to see

the 30+ highly relevant government submissions developed by Bioenergy Australia

through the Committee and Alliance structure.

One key strategic goal is raising the profile of the sector and influencing the

broader energy debate. A strong media presence is vital to influencing policy and

securing goodwill. That’s why it has been a cornerstone of Bioenergy Australia’s

Strategic Plan. It is especially important at present as we repeatedly outline the

benefits of a bio-led economic recovery.

Over the previous year it is especially pleasing to report that industry and

mainstream media coverage has significantly increased and is still growing

strongly. In addition to securing reactive comment, Bioenergy Australia is now

firmly established as an authoritative voice by the media and we now set frequent

messaging agendas and can operate proactively.

After many years of uneven progress and support for bio industry projects, I am

increasingly optimistic as to what may be achievable, even in the near term. Key

pressures on governments have now crystallised around issues such as waste and

fuel security; two areas where government attention and policy have in the past

been woefully absent. There is now a Federal Minister for Waste, and several state

governments are moving to the detail of their responsibilities.

Thank you and congratulation to the board, the CEO and all Bioenergy Australia

staff in driving the organisation with enthusiasm and dedication. I look forward

to the next 12 months work of making the organisation an even stronger force

in representing the best interests of all members and advancing Australia’s

bioeconomy.

Dr John HewsonChair Bioenergy Australia

REPORT FROM THE CEO While we were proud of the massive undertaking and results we were able to highlight in our last Annual Report, there is no doubt Bioenergy Australia has set the bar even higher in this last financial year and I am so proud of our staff and members for their tireless efforts in driving the industry forward.

Bioenergy Australia has delivered in a number of priority areas including:

» Driving increased federal and state government advocacy

» Strong engagement with the development of the Bioenergy Roadmap

» Significantly increasing our media profile and that of the bioenergy sector

» A substantial increase in membership and member participation in working groups

» Greater interaction with stakeholders, such as through webinars

» Crafting a record number of comprehensive submissions to government, ensuring our influence on policies and budgets

» Expanded cross-sector engagement, including the fruition of some relationships into multiple MOUs with aligned organisations.

The priorities for governments, business and the public as we create a path out of COVID-19 has presented challenges and opportunities for Bioenergy Australia. We have a key role to play in helping Australia find solutions for addressing key concerns such as creating new and sustained jobs, climate change and rising carbon, extreme weather events, waste management, fuel production and security, and regional economic development amongst many other significant challenges.

This has included us driving a strong agenda in releasing a COVID green recovery strategy and shovel ready projects initiative, Technology Investment Roadmap submissions and sector specific COVID actions to directly support the industry.

Bioenergy Australia has been a consistent and persistent presence in the halls, and more recently, the inboxes, of Canberra’s Parliament House since late 2017. Our relationship building with Ministers, Shadow Ministers, Cross-Bench MPs and Senators, and their senior staff has been pursued, resulting in the development of Australia’s first Bioenergy Roadmap due for release later this year.

Some of our most impactful advocacy work has taken place during recent months, despite COVID-19 restrictions pushing us into innovative and alternative engagement methods. For example, a letter calling for support of Australia’s renewable gas industry that was co-authored with The Australian Hydrogen Council and signed by over 50 supporting organisations received significant media attention.

…a letter calling for support of Australia’s

renewable gas industry that was

co-authored with The Australian Hydrogen

Council and signed by over 50 supporting

organisation received significant media

attention

An exciting calendar of events had been delivered prior to COVID, including the National Conference, Bioenergy STRONG in Brisbane, and the Aviation and Marine Summit in Gladstone. With COVID, we quickly pivoted the business strategy and have delivered a substantial number of webinars, reaching over 2000 attendees which represents a significant increase in our audience numbers. In addition, we have sought to ensure that bioenergy is on the agenda of any event that could support driving the industry.

With COVID, we quickly pivoted the business strategy and have

delivered a substantial number of webinars, reaching over 2000

attendees which represents a significant increase in our audience

numbers

We have continued to deliver on our ARENA grant to support our involvement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Program facilitated knowledge exchange and additional networking opportunities. The large audiences at our events has meant we linked investors with emerging businesses, researchers with technology developers and government with innovators. I see this collaboration as a major benefit to our members and the wider industry.

Agreements, such as MOUs, are both a symbol and a realisation of a maturing relationship between Bioenergy Australia and other representative groups and commercial entities. A number of MOU’s have been signed over the previous year with organisations such as The Clean Energy Council, The Hydrogen Council, Energy Networks Australia and A4ANZ.

In the presence of COVID, a strong focus on delivering financial sustainability has also been a major success of the year. At a time when other industry associations are struggling for relevance and suffering financially, Bioenergy Australia was able to deliver a financial result of a net surplus of $11,759. This is an outstanding achievement, demonstrating a return to breakeven for the organisation after 3 years of investment and renewal.

Bioenergy Australia was able to deliver a financial result of

a net surplus of $11,759. This is an outstanding achievement,

demonstrating a return to breakeven for the organisation after 3

years of investment and renewal

The strong collective effort of the Board, our Chair, the amazing Bioenergy Australia office team, our members, and sponsors has produced a year where we pushed hard for success on every one of our strategic goals for this industry. Thank you to everyone for the incredible support and effort; your work is delivering a positive future for our organisation and industries we represent.

Shahana McKenzie

CEO Bioenergy Australia

ACTIVITIES

MEMBERS ACTIVITIESWORKING GROUPS

Our member working groups have grown substantially in 2020, now benefiting from the participation of over 120 individuals. Bioenergy Australia has redefined and expanded its array of member working groups, facilitating connections and empowering members to drive policy, advocacy, programs and industry knowledge. Our member working groups have grown substantially in 2020, now benefiting from the participation of over 120 individuals. Working group participants come from a broad cross section of the industry, enabling in-depth and nuanced discussion on topics of importance and informed contributions to submissions. Current working groups and key areas of focus are:

Renewable Gas Alliance

The purpose of the Renewable Gas Alliance (RGA) is to assist in driving a higher level of understanding, uptake and engagement relating to the renewable gas opportunities in Australia, focussing primarily on biomethane. The RGA has been very active in developing the renewable gas industry, coordinating at letter jointly signed by the Australian Hydrogen Council and over fifty supporting organisations. The RGA have conducted an industry survey on biomethane injection to better understand impediments to industry growth and are working on a series of advocacy initiatives to support industry, including an exploration of possible changes to the Gas Spec, creation of industry guidelines, development of an ERF ACCU methodology for biomethane injection and the development of a Renewable Gas Target and a Renewable Gas Standard. The RGA are looking at ways to monetise use of digestate through development of an Australian Standard or similar and the development of guidelines to support appropriate creation and use of digestate.

Circular Economy Network

The purpose of the Circular Economy Network (CEN) is to support the transition to a circular economy in Australia. The CEN has contributed broadly to submissions, highlighting opportunities for transition to a circular economy approach in Australia, focusing on the conversion of waste biomass into valuable products such as energy, chemicals, fuels etc. The group are collaborating with the Renewable Gas Alliance to establish a Standard or Technical Specification for use of digestate and are working to establish a decision matrix for sensible recycling targets taking a life cycle approach. The CEN advocate for diversion of organics from landfill and for implementation of multiple bin systems to enable highest value use of waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy.

Cleaner Fuels Alliance

The purpose of the Cleaner Fuels Alliance (CFA) is to assist in driving a greater understanding of, and appreciation for, the cleaner fuel sector in Australia with the intention of building a commercially viable industry for the sector. The CFA has been driving an excise reduction for renewable diesel, the development of a Clean Fuels Target and the establishment of a Clean Fuels Challenge and Network.

Heat and Power Committee

The purpose of the Heat & Power Committee (HPC) is to assist in driving a higher level of understanding, uptake and engagement relating to the opportunities of generating heat and power from biomass in Australia, with a particular focus on renewable heat. The HPC have contributed strongly to various submissions, including the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan where they advocated for Tasmania to make the most of its natural assets a renewable energy future powered by bioenergy. The HPC are also advocating for a Renewable Heat Target.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand

The purpose of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand (SAFAANZ) is to create a collaborative environment to advance sustainable aviation fuel production, policy, education and marketing in Australia and New Zealand. It is fair to say that this sector has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and the industry has been taking some time to find its feet and re-negotiate priorities. The industry remains committed to pursuing use of sustainable aviation fuel and has provided meaningful contributions to Bioenergy Australia’s submissions to the Bioenergy Roadmap and the Technology Roadmap.

Bioenergy Research Network

This is a newly established working group established to enable sharing of information and to improve collaboration between Bioenergy Australia, research organisations and industry players engaged in bioenergy-related areas.

Bioenergy Government Network

The Bioenergy Government Network exists to create a collaborative environment between different state departments engaged in bioenergy-related areas and Bioenergy Australia. The group has enabled meaningful discussion around the development of the Bioenergy Roadmap and supports Bioenergy Australia to remain informed on the various relevant government consultations taking place relating to bioenergy, waste management, energy and so on.

GOVERNMENT SUBMISSIONS

As part of our advocacy strategy, we regularly make detailed submissions in response to government and government-led bodies. We detail large-scale and broad opportunities and benefits for Australia, as well as detailing challenges and solutions. This means Bioenergy Australia has emerged as an effective and leading voice on topics/issues relating to the advancement and growth of bioenergy in Australia.

Bioenergy Australia has

emerged as an effective

and leading voice

Given the deep involvement of our members in the issues presented in the consultation papers, our submissions are prepared cooperatively with our working groups to ensure a strong alignment with the membership’s priorities. We have prepared a record number of submissions this year, building and enhancing Bioenergy Australia’s important role in encouraging and supporting informed Government decision-making.

Submission date

Submission document and jurisdiction/organisation

July 2019 Review of the Queensland Biofuels Mandates

QLD Government Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy

July 2019 Interim Emissions Reduction Targets for Victoria

VIC Government Independent Expert Panel

July 2019 Fair Trading Regulation 2019 NSW

NSW Government Department of Finance, Services and Innovation

July 2019 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy

SA Government Infrastructure SA

August 2019 A circular economy for Victoria

VIC Government Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

August 2019 Draft Variation to the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone

Commonwealth Government National Environment Protection Council

August 2019 Energy from Waste Policy for Queensland

QLD Government Department of Environment and Science

September 2019

Jobs for the Future in Regional Areas

Commonwealth Government Senate Committee

September 2019

20-Year Waste Strategy for NSW

NSW Government

Environment Protection Authority

September 2019

Sustainability of energy supply and resources in NSW

NSW Government Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning

October 2019 NSW Biofuels Statutory Review

NSW Government Department of Customer Service

November 2019

ACT Sustainable Energy Policy 2020-25

ACT Government Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

November 2019

Sustainably Growing Energy and Mining in SA

SA Government Department for Energy and Mining

December 2019

Future use of mixed waste organic outputs

NSW Government Environment Protection Authority

December 2019

Tasmanian 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy

TAS Government Infrastructure Tasmania

December 2019

Banning exports of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres

Commonwealth Government Department of the Environment and Energy

February 2020

Draft 2020 Integrated System Plan

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

March 2020 Draft Variation to the Territory Plan 373 - Removal of mandatory gas provision from the estate development code

ACT Government

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

March 2020 Zero emissions vehicles

VIC Government

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

April 2020 Australian Green New Deal

Australian Greens

May 2020 The Future for Waste and Resource Recovery in NSW

NSW Government

Department of Energy and Environment

May 2020 Australian Energy Transition Research Plan

Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) 

May 2020 2020 Review of the Emissions Reduction Fund

Commonwealth Government

Climate Change Authority

June 2020 Bioenergy Roadmap

Commonwealth Government

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

June 2020 Technology Investment Roadmap - 5 individual submissions:

Bioenergy Australia Submission

Cleaner Fuels Alliance Submission

Heat & Power Committee Submission

Renewable Gas Alliance Submission

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand Submission

Commonwealth Government

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

June 2020 Energy Security Target and Safeguard

NSW Government

Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

AWARDSBIOENERGY INNOVATION AWARDS PROGRAM

The Bioenergy Innovation Awards provides a key vehicle for the promotion of the Australian bioenergy industry achievements and work in bioenergy both domestically and internationally.

It provides an opportunity for members of Bioenergy Australia to receive recognition for their projects, leadership and innovations that support the ongoing development and growth of the industry in Australia.

The primary focus for the awards program is to raise the profile of the Industry with media, government, investors, energy providers and users. It is an annual program, with awards being presented at the Awards Evening during the annual Bioenergy Strong conference.

BIOENERGY FUTURE LEADER AWARD Winner: Lisa Randone, Bioenergy Australia

Commendation: David Rochaya, Biopower Solutions

BIOENERGY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDWinner: Mt Alexander Sustainability Group

Commendation: Darryl Outhwaite, WA Biofuels

BIOENERGY RESEARCH LEADERSHIP AWARDWinner: Microbiogen

Commendation: Curtin University, Professor Chun-Zhu Li

BIOENERGY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARDWinner: Blantyre Farms

Commendation: Microbiogen

Commendation: Boral Timber

BIOENERGY INTERNATIONAL AWARDWinner: Licella

Commendation: Microbiogen

Commendation: Calix Limited

BIOENERGY CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARDWinner: Scania

Commendation: Blantyre Farms

BIOENERGY GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP AWARDWinner: Australian Renewable Energy Agency

BIOENERGY SMALL SCALE AWARDWinner: Sydney Water

Commendation: Sprocket Roaster

BIOENERGY LARGE SCALE AWARDWinner: Virgin Australia

Commendation: Southern Oil Refining

EVENTSANNUAL BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE

The Bioenergy STRONG 2019 Conference comprised two full days of conference sessions on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November, as well as the Bioenergy Innovation Awards Night on Wednesday 13 November, held at the State Library of Queensland. Fringe events included a Research Summit on Tuesday 12 November, held at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Technical Tours were held on Friday 15 November. Bioenergy Strong 2019 exceeded expectations on attendance, networking opportunities, advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Delegates enjoyed a thought provoking and motivational program packed with case studies.

WEBINARS

During the year Bioenergy Australia held eleven webinars, more than double that held in the previous financial year. Two of the IEA Bioenergy webinars related to the IEA Bioenergy Tasks (36 and 39). Our ability to deliver relevant and engaging online content during the coronavirus pandemic has seen registration for our webinars grow with registrations regularly exceeding 200 participants.

25 June 2020 The crucial role of the biofuel industry for sanitisation and resilience 

27 May 2020 Bioenergy project viability – What steps do you need to take to cover yourself?

21 May 2020 Renewable Natural Gas - decarbonisation of the Canadian gas network and Australian opportunities

13 May 2020 Pitching your project for funding success

6 May 2020 Decarbonising the gas network - potential, projects and policies

30 April 2020 Lignin and other sustainable carbon sources as metallurgical coal substitutes

22 April 2020 The Potential Value of Biohubs to Help Deploy and Grow Sustainable Biomass Supply

15 April 2020 The significant role of biofuels in decarbonising the aviation, marine and road transport fleets

24 February 2020 Biobased chemicals: a 2020 update including global and Australian implications 

4 November 2019 Task 36 Webinar Carbon Capture and Storage opportunities for the Waste to Energy sector - towards negative emissions?

30 July 2019 Task 39 Webinar With vehicle electrification - who needs biofuels?

MEDIAMEDIA UPDATE

Bioenergy Australia communicates focused content through a variety of channels including our website, targeted and credible social media platforms, and through a large database of journalists.

In addition to interviews and statements at events, Bioenergy Australia has broadcast 8 press statements this year, resulting in significant national and international coverage. We have achieved 23 items in the media over the reporting period, both print and online.

9 June 2020 Renewable, reliable and local: It’s time to back biogas, says growing number of industries and businesses

1 June 2020 Australian Ethanol: Call for industry investment to safeguard supply and boost regional economies

29 April 2020 HOPE FOR BILLION DOLLAR BIO-ECONOMY TO BLOOM - National Bioenergy Roadmap the pathway to a resilient Australia

5 March 2020 No need to phase out gas in ACT – just make it green!

8 November 2019  Bioenergy STRONG Conference - converting Australia’s waste into useable energy

18 September 2019  Where is Renewable Gas in the ACT Governments Climate Change strategy?

20 August 2019 Let’s not WASTE our WASTE!

17 July 2019 Clean and renewable biodiesel refinery set to drive down emissions across Australia’s transportation sector.

Summary of media achieved over the reporting period includes:

ABC News

17 July 2019

Biodiesel bounces back as Barnawartha plant reopens

Big Rigs – the trusted voice of the transport industry

25 July 2019

Biodiesel Boon

ABC Radio National Drive

12 November 2019

Australia hosts biofuels summit during national recycling week

Prime Mover

13 November 2019

Southern oil wins award for renewable diesel fuel trial

Big Rigs

14 November 2019

Southern oil lauded biodiesel trial Scania

ABC Radio National Breakfast

14 November 2019

Audio Link

ABC Radio Brisbane

14 November 2019

Audio Link

ABC Radio Townsville – Breakfast

14 November 2019

Audio Link

Aviation Trader

14 November 2019

Sustainable aviation fuel in the spotlight at Bioenergy STRONG 2019

EGlobal Travel Media

14 November 2019

Federal support for Australia future bioeconomy

Sustainability Matters

14 November 2019

Federal support for Australia future bioeconomy

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Business Tourism News

14 November 2019

Sustainable aviation fuel a focus at Brisbane meet

Midland Express Newspapers

2 December 2020

Bioenergy plant plan for Castlemaine

The Young Witness

11 December 2020

Blantyre farm wins a top award

Power technology

28 January 2020

Does biofuel have a palm oil problem

Energy New Bulletin

5 March 2020

Bioenergy Australia plead with ACT not to do away with gas

Biofuels international Magazine

5 March 2020

Australia’s Viva energy to produce biofuels from regionally sourced feedstocks

PetrolPlaza.com

8 March 2020

Viva Energy joins Bioenergy Australia

Biofuels international Magazine

10 March 2020

Trailblazing energy company links up with national group in support of its biofuel’s agenda

Market Screener

28 April 2020

Setting the path for bioenergy as a future energy source        

ABC News

16 May 2020

Australian biofuels industry says COVID-19 pandemic the perfect time to review energy policy

ABC News

16 May 2020

Farmers could play vital role in emerging bioenergy industry and help reduce

ABC News

16 May 2020

Energy sector pushes for greener gas alternatives in open letter to government

Press releases issued over the reporting period include:

GOVERNANCE

IEA BIOENERGY PARTICIPATIONBioenergy Australia has maintained its participation in seven IEA Bioenergy Tasks:

» Task 36: Material and Energy Valorisation of Waste in a Circular Economy

» Task 37: Energy from Biogas

» Task 39: Commercialising Conventional Systems and Advanced Liquid Biofuels from Biomass

» Task 42: Biorefining in a Future Bioeconomy

» Task 43: Biomass Feedstocks for Energy Markets

» Task 44: Flexible Bioenergy and System Integration

» Task 45: Climate and Sustainability Effects of Bioenergy within the Broader Bioeconomy.

This is a two-way information sharing project. It allows Australian representation on the seven tasks, and task leaders also bring back valuable knowledge which is then shared with the wider Australian bioenergy sector. As a result, relevant Australian industry groups and the research community are provided the opportunity to keep up with the latest international developments and collaborative efforts whilst showcasing Australian innovation and expertise.

All National Team Leaders (NTLs) attended the Task meetings and reported key lessons learnt to the Australian industry through webinars and through their participation in the working groups.

Also, IEA Bioenergy events and reports have been regularly promoted on Bioenergy Australia website, social media and newsletters.

Bioenergy Australia is currently working with the IEA Bioenergy team to organise the End of Triennium Conference, which should be hosted in Sydney in 2021. The plan might change depending on COVID restrictions.

MEMBERSBioenergy Australia members as at 30 June 2020

FOUNDATION MEMBERSCSIRO Energy Technology

LMS

Enwave

AGL Macquarie Limited

Danish Biogas Alliance

MAJOR MEMBERSAnaergia Inc

DPI, NSW

Manildra Group

Virgin Australia

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group

Scania Australia

Viva Energy

Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Optimal

Ecotech Biodiesel

Novozymes

Qantas Airways

ResourceCo

Clean Energy Regulator

Resonance

gevo

Jemena

EDL Energy

Visy

START UP MEMBERSVerve Strategic Consulting

Biopower Solutions

AGRENEW

Helmont Energy

Repurpose It

Frontier Impact Group

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSAndrew Bulman

Amy Philbrook

Chun-Zhu Li

Darren Deigan

Errol Smith

Fred Esterhuizen

Gary Murdoch-Brown

Jordan McCollum

Laszlo Orban

Mark Venz

Martin Moroni

Prasad Kaparaju

Euan Beamont

Steve Schuck

STUDENT MEMBERSAli Abdullahi - University of South Australia

Zac Cohn - University of Sydney

Babak Rashidian - Edith Cowan University

Abolghasem Hedayatkhah - Curtin University

Jasmine Barr - Australian National University

Tristan Rennick - RMIT University

Andrea Turner - Institute for Sustainable Futures,

part of the University of Technology Sydney

Prakash Aryal - Monash University

Jianglong Lu - University of Newcastle

Jayden Pilling - University of Technology Sydney

Sara Ashfaq - University of New South Wales,

Sydney

Sheikh Aminur Rahaman - Murdoch University

STANDARD MEMBERSAgBioEn

BPO Limited

Hitachi Zosen Inova Australia Pty Ltd

TfA Project Group

University of The Sunshine Coast

Boral

The University of Queensland

Daintree Bio

Biogas Renewables Pty Ltd

Corelli Consulting

Ricardo

RGDC

Southern Oil Refining

Vivcourt Energy

Biodiesel Industries Australia

CST Wastewater

Enesys

Stanwell

Pittwater Capital

University of Southern Queensland

Foresight Group

Pyrocal Pty Ltd

ReNu Energy

Australia Forest Products Association Ltd

CLEAN Cowra Inc

Ductor Corporation

Energy 360 Pty Ltd

Finn Biogas

Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits represented

by IMCD Australia

Licella Pty Ltd

Microbiogen Pty Ltd.

Queensland University of Technology

RebusJ Sustainability

Recycling Technologies Group

Renewables SA, Department of State Development

Waste Management Resource Recovery Association

C-Loop Power & Thermal

Wiley

Global Ecofuels Solutions

GHD Pty Ltd

EnergyLink Services

Just Biodiesel (previously Oztek)

Nous Group

Justsen Pacific

Arthur Phillip

Hydroflux

ENEA

Kalfresh

Pacific Heat and Power Pty Ltd

Dept of State Development Queensland

DPI, WA

Maxi-Tankers Pty Ltd RFS

Australian Pork Limited

Mercurius Australia

Aquatec Maxcon

TerViva