<\/b>One of Australia\u2019s top agenda is to attain energy independence, which is spurring accelerated R&D in Australia\u2019s 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\u2019s (ARENA) Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program earlier this year.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.\\<\/p>\n
The upcoming 3rd<\/sup> Algae World Australia<\/b> in Adelaide<\/b> this August 26 to 28<\/b> 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\u2019s project with a focus on microalgae biomass to biofuel.<\/p>\n CMT\u2019s 3rd<\/sup> Algae World Australia<\/b> is a vital industry-event where top executives convene for firsthand updates and network with industry leaders. More details are available on the 3rd<\/sup> Algae World Australia<\/b> .<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.cmtevents.com\/main.aspx?ev=130835&pu=222341<\/a><\/p>\n