Queensland Invests $25M in Renewable Diesel

0:00It's April 22nd. This is Sydney News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Queensland's government just dropped $25 million on Ampoll to kick off renewable diesel production right here at the Litton Refinery near Brisbane. Stage 1 hits by 2028, pumping out up to 20 million liters a year to help secure our local fuel supplies. This renewable diesel comes from stuff like animal fats, canola oil, and even waste cooking oil from our big axine. It's chemically identical to regular diesel, so no fancy changes needed at the pump. Folks like Deputy Premier, Jard Blagy say you can toss it straight into your farm tractor, euth, or any diesel rig without noticing a thing. Experts from Queensland University of Technology back that up, noting it's fully compatible, even at 100% mix. Stage 2 ramps it up huge by the early 2030s, targeting 750 million liters a year of diesel and aviation fuel.

1:00The cash covers tank upgrades and feedstock processing, plus it'll create 46 construction jobs with fast-tracked approvals. Premier David Christopher Lee calls in no silver bullet, but pulling every lever now means that initial trickle turns into a flood for our energy future. Down the line.