Muradel and Qantas share insights on commercialization of aviation biofuels at 3rd Algae World Australia
One of Australia’s top agenda is to attain energy independence, which is spurring accelerated R&D in Australia’s algae-derived sustainable aviation biofuels. In the drive towards the commercialization of algae-derived aviation biofuels, the Australian Government pledged a $9.8 million investment in two projects through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program earlier this year.
The two recipients, Licella and Muradel, will use the $5.4 million and $4.4million to fund their feasibility study in the construction of biofuels plant and project scale-up of marine algal production and harvesting technology from pilot to demonstration size in Whyalla respectively.
Key aviation players, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia have also expressed keen interest in sourcing 5% of the aviation fuel from sustainable alternatives by 2020, looking into sources such as algae-derived aviation biofuels.\
The upcoming 3rd Algae World Australia in Adelaide this August 26 to 28 has confirmed Mr. Flyn Van Ewjik, Manager of Environment and Sustainable Fuel at Qantas Airways, as a speaker, elaborating on their sustainable aviation biofuels plan, specifically on alternative feedstocks, costs and technology. Associate Professor David Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Muradel will also be joining as a key panelist, updating participants on Muradel’s project with a focus on microalgae biomass to biofuel.
CMT’s 3rd Algae World Australia is a vital industry-event where top executives convene for firsthand updates and network with industry leaders. More details are available on the 3rd Algae World Australia .
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