Esperance on cusp of expanding biofuel industry
Esperance is emerging as a significant player in the biofuel industry, particularly for the European Union's biodiesel market. The region produces approximately 1 million tonnes of canola annually, with plans to expand local biofuel production. Challenges remain, primarily related to regulatory approvals and government support for the industry.
- ▪Esperance exports 90 percent of its canola to the EU for biodiesel production.
- ▪Renewable.Bio aims to produce 60 million litres of biodiesel per year at its Esperance refinery.
- ▪The region has the potential to meet its own fuel needs and expand production significantly by 2035.
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Stagnant biofuel industry looks to expand on Western Australia's south coastNBy Nicholas R WardABC EsperanceTopic:BiofuelThu 28 May 2026 at 7:55amThu 28 May 2026 at 7:55amThu 28 May 2026 at 7:55amThere is uncertainty about the future of fuel prices. (ABC News: Jasmine Hughes)In short:Esperance is a key supplier for the European Union's biodiesel industry and is becoming a major biofuel producer.A researcher says decades of uncertainty have made it difficult to establish a domestic refinery industry, until now.What's next?Consultation has begun on the federal government's mandate for biofuel blending.abc.net.au/news/esperance-on-cusp-of-expanding-biofuel-industry/106710214Link copiedShareShare articleLarge sections of southern Western Australia are covered in yellow canola paddocks every…
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