Future Fuels CRC

Great to be a part of the CSIRO Australian Hydrogen Research Delegation to the Netherlands last week. Big thanks to Dan O'Sullivan for organising the week, and to all of our hosts in the Netherlands, in particular Quenteijn van Cooten (TNO) for his assistance with the programme. Thanks also to Future Fuels CRC for the opportunity to attend. Lots to take away from the trip and great to see some examples of industry and research institutes working together to put things into practice!

Many thanks to all the speakers, delegates and organisers for this year Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) Convention. All the Future Fuels CRC community appreciates this great opportunity to present over the two days and share our wide ranging research with the Australian industry #hydrogen #biomethane #research

Today in Albury Wodonga the first sod has been turned on one of Australia’s largest renewable hydrogen projects, starting the energy transition for the local gas network and providing a new source of renewable energy for regional industry, homes and businesses. Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, The Hon. Josh Wilson MP, joined us, along with project partners and community leaders to mark the beginning of construction of the Hydrogen Park Murray Valley project. A 10-megawatt LONGi Hydrogen electrolyser will form the centrepiece of the project, generating around 500 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and eliminating upwards of 3,000 tonnes of emissions each year. The renewable hydrogen from the Hydrogen Park will be blended into the local network at up to 10% by volume to commercial and industrial gas users, and around 40,000 Albury-Wodonga homes and businesses. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen MP said, “Producing renewable hydrogen on this scale has never been done in Australia before, so this project is blazing a trail to scale up green hydrogen production, and that’s why we’re backing it.” Our Acting Chief Executive Officer, Cathryn McArthur added, “AGIG is committed to reducing emissions and we believe that renewable gases can play a critical role through the transition - this will be our third renewable hydrogen project, following the success of our Hydrogen Park facilities in South Australia and in Gladstone. “We thank the Australian and Victorian Governments for their support of this project, along with our project partners and the Albury-Wodonga community for welcoming this important facility.” For more details visit https://lnkd.in/gKQdxnEy #renewableenergy #renewablegas #renewablehydrogen #hydrogen #hypmv

Many thanks to the Victorian Bioenergy Network and everyone who joined this week's Shepparton Bioenergy Forum. It was great to see so much engagement as Sam Culley presented our economic viability research. Great to see our other participants from Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) and Energy Safe Victoria also presenting on the day. You can find more of the team's research including the free online viability tools on our website https://lnkd.in/g7xfWkGb

🌱 Meet Our Key Researcher and Speaker: Dr. Sam Culley at the Shepparton Bioenergy Forum We are excited to announce Dr. Sam Culley, a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Engineering at the University of Adelaide, as a key speaker at our upcoming Shepparton Bioenergy Forum. Dr. Culley specializes in applying systems thinking to tackle complex environmental challenges and has a robust background in climate change adaptation and impact assessments. His work includes notable projects with the Future Fuels CRC, focusing on biomethane project viability. 🔍 About His Talk: Dr. Culley will be presenting groundbreaking research on de-risking biomethane projects in Australia. He will discuss the techno-economic assessment tool developed by his team, designed to enhance the viability of biomethane projects across the country. This tool not only evaluates the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) of biomethane but also identifies crucial factors and potential policy impacts that could significantly improve economic outcomes. Don't miss the chance to gain insights from his expert analysis and explore how these innovations can propel the bioenergy sector forward. 📅 Join us at the Shepparton Bioenergy Forum to hear more from Dr. Culley and other leading experts in the field. 👉 Early Bird Tickets Run Out Soon - 👉 https://lnkd.in/guuJTuaG Elizabeth Lewis-Gray FTSE FAusIMM GAICD David Norman George Whittaker Shaun Scallan Matt Nelson Scott Douglas Nicolas Morel Mitchell Flett #SheppartonBioenergyForum #Bioenergy #SustainableEnergy #EnvironmentalEngineering #FutureFuelsCRC

Last Friday marked a pivotal moment for the Victorian Bioenergy Network as we launched what we hope will be the first of many gatherings designed to strengthen ties between government and industry. Our forum which attracted 120 people, with many from government set the stage for an enriching dialogue, aimed at deepening the understanding and collaboration between the bioenergy sector and regulatory agencies, showcasing the immense potential of bioenergy for a sustainable future. The event kicked off with an inspiring introduction by our passionate President, Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, whose dedication to the bioenergy sector set a vibrant tone for the day. Lee Miezis PSM, CEO of the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), followed with a compelling presentation, emphasizing the critical need for a unified understanding between industry and government to foster bioenergy development. Our Executive Officer, Ragini Prasad, presented intriguing data from a policy paper by the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI), revealing the significant anxiety within Victoria’s business and industry sectors about energy policy and the risk of industries relocating if renewable gas options aren't realized timely. David Norman, CEO of Future Fuels CRC, impressed attendees with emerging research and underscored the importance of drawing on decades of international experience. Jarrod Irving from the Bioenergy Australia Renewable Gas Alliance highlighted the critical role of renewable gases for Australia's energy future. The forum also featured valuable insights from various sector leaders: 👉 Joanna Missen from the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) elaborated on the current permissioning framework. 👉Damien Moyse of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action hinted at an upcoming directions paper on biomethane expected this year. 👉Peter Laslett from Recycling Victoria discussed the Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan and its potential support for the bioenergy sector. 👉David Hunter of Sustainability Victoria shared how SV is facilitating interdepartmental cooperation. 👉 Rebecca Searcy, Tyler Mason and Leanne Hughson CEO of Energy Safe Victoria showcased their extensive knowledge and wisdom and howy they are ahead of the game in supporting transition to renewable gases. Each presentation not only informed but also inspired, as we collectively explore the pathways to integrate renewable energy solutions seamlessly into our infrastructure and industries. Join us as we continue to drive these crucial conversations forward, shaping a more sustainable and energy-efficient Victoria. Our next and last big event for the year is in Shepparton - the program to be released next week. Get your early bird tickets before they sell out https://lnkd.in/guuJTuaG

Our AHRC2024 conference got off to a great start today with groups of delegates visiting to local hydrogen facilities in and around Perth. Thanks to Jim Richardson at #ATCO for showing a group at the amazing micro-grid system at Jandakot. Welcome Reception for the conference is at 6pm tonight at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Perth.

Jemena’s Major Users Customer Forum is always a great opportunity to bring together NSW’s largest gas users for information sharing and networking and this year was no different. In the morning, attendees took a tour of the Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant. It was helpful for customers to see the process in action, and it sparked valuable discussions about the future of renewable gas ahead of the forum itself. The event brought together speakers from across Jemena including Managing Director, David Gillespie who spoke about the current state of play and how Jemena is navigating the energy transition while at the same time ensuring our customers have access to reliable gas. A huge thank you to all who attended including our external speakers from Valorify, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Ramboll, Future Fuels CRC and Energy Users Association of Australia #RenewableGas #biomethane #EnergyInnovation #Networking #FutureOfEnergy

Cooperative Research Centre leaders were busy on the Hill yesterday, briefing MPs and Senators and their offices on the contribution of CRCs to Australia’s decarbonisation challenge. Meetings were held with: * Freya Zemek, Advisor to Hon Ed Husic MP * Peter Nicholas, Senior Advisor to Chris Bowen MP * Dr Daniel Mulino MP * Senator Perin Davey * Senator Paul Scarr * Tahni D., Advisor to Zoe Daniel MP * Paul Fletcher MP And those involved in the important discussions were: * Jane O'Dwyer, CEO of CRA * Clare Tubolets of SmartCrete CRC, who are leading the transition to sustainable concrete * Jenny Selway of HILT CRC, who are working to de-risk decarbonisation for heavy industry * Jill Stajduhar of Future Energy Exports CRC, who are sustaining their position as a leading LNG exporter and enable Australia to become the world’s leading hydrogen exporter * Ian Christensen and Lee-Ann Breger of iMOVE Australia, who are helping to improve Australia’s road transport systems * Richard Heath of Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, the newest and largest CRC who are transitioning Australian agriculture to net-zero, healthy, resilient, and profitable food systems by 2040 * Dr Jeremy Harris of Future Fuels CRC, who are supporting the adaptation of Australia’s energy infrastructure to net zero emission fuels * Andrew Bailey of MinEx CRC, who are developing more productive, safe and environmentally friendly drilling methods * Christine Charles of CRC TiME, who are helping to transform regional economies facing structural change due to decarbonisation * Leeanne Bond FAICD FTSE HonFIEAust of One Basin CRC, who are supporting and reducing exposure to climate, water and environmental threats in the Murray-Darling Basin * Sophia Hamblin Wang of MCi Carbon – an industry partner of SmartCrete CRC, who are helping to decarbonise heavy industry with mineral carbonation   Access our newly launched report, “Mapping and quantification of CRCs’ work on decarbonisation”, and supporting information here: https://lnkd.in/gn6pjA76 #decarbonisation #netzero #netzerotargets #crcs #cooperativeresearch #cooperativeresearchcentres #collaborativeresearch

Great to be with colleagues from across so many CRCs in Canberra today to launch the Cooperative Research Australia report: Mapping and quantification of CRCs’ work on decarbonisation. Future Fuels CRC is dedicated to enabling the decarbonisation of Australia's energy networks and this independent ACIL Allen analysis showcases how Cooperative Research Centres are directly contributing to Australia's ambitious decarbonisation goals. There is much research needed to deliver Australia's decarbonisation goals and CRCs offer an unrivalled framework to deliver it in collaboration with industry. Find the report at https://lnkd.in/gn6pjA76 #decarbonisation #research #cooperativeresearchcentres #crcdecarbonisationreport #hydrogen #biomethane