Author Archives: Georgina Stockley

Queensland continues to push the boundaries in biofuel production with a focus on jet fuels. The Australia-based University of Queensland has announced its researchers have planted 5 hectares (12.36 acres) of pongamia trees at Hope Vale in northern Queensland. The project aims to create a commercially viable plantation for sustainable regional development and biofuel production in northern Australia. In conjunction with traditional land owners and partners, the university’s ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Legume Research is planning to plant an additional 3,000 hectares (7,413 acres) within the next three years. The resulting oil could be used as feedstock to… continue reading