Library

Low carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs) are being assessed and developed across multiple sectors, with a growing body of Australian and international analysis on technology pathways, feedstocks, infrastructure, sustainability requirements and policy settings. This resources library consolidates reports, roadmaps, consultation papers, standards and regulatory references to help you navigate the landscape. Use the search and filters to browse resources below.

    • Report
    • 2026

    Agave and sugarcane: integrated bioindustries

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy
    QUT research project assessing agave as a potential complementary crop to sugarcane for bioethanol and bioenergy, including large field trials on non-irrigated land in the Atherton Tablelands.
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    • Market outlook & country report
    • 2026

    Agricultural Commodities Report

    Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)
    ABARES quarterly outlook on Australian agricultural commodities, providing forecasts and analysis relevant to feedstock supply for low carbon liquid fuels.
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    • Standard
    • 2026

    ASTM D1655 Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels

    ASTM International
    ASTM D1655 is the core conventional aviation turbine fuel specification for civil Jet A and Jet A-1.
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    • Standard
    • 2026

    ASTM D7566 Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons

    ASTM International
    ASTM D7566 is the aviation turbine fuel specification covering jet fuel containing synthesised hydrocarbons, including approved SAF pathways, blend limits and quality requirements used in certification and supply chains.
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    • Standard
    • 2026

    ASTM D975: Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel

    ASTM International
    ASTM specification setting requirements for diesel fuel oils suitable for use in diesel engines, including grades and limits for sulfur, cetane and other properties.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Austmine

    Austmine
    Austmine is the leading industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector, representing more than 750 member companies and supporting innovation including alternative fuels and electrification.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Australasian Railway Association (ARA)

    Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
    The Australasian Railway Association is the peak body representing rail operators, manufacturers, suppliers and contractors across Australia and New Zealand, including advocacy on rail decarbonisation and alternative fuels for rolling stock.
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    • Roadmap & strategy
    • 2026

    Australia’s Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP)

    Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (DITRDCSA)
    Australian Government action plan for reducing emissions from the domestic maritime sector, released 26 August 2026. Sets out seven areas for government action across energy, ports, shipping, domestic commercial vessels, and skills and training, including support for low carbon fuels in shipping.
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    • Roadmap & strategy
    • 2026

    Australian Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Sector Energy Transition Roadmap 2026-2035

    AgriFutures Australia
    AgriFutures sector-led ten-year roadmap for the energy transition across Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry (publication 26-024). Finds a mixed energy future in which electrification expands in fixed operations such as irrigation, sheds and processing, while liquid fuels including biofuels remain important for heavy machinery, transport, forestry and fishing. Also records that farmers report a lack of heavy-duty electric or hybrid machinery substitutes, with most electric machinery still at pilot or pre-commercial stage.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Australian Constructors Association

    Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
    Australian Constructors Association is the peak industry body for major construction contractors in Australia, representing members on policy, sustainability and decarbonisation matters including the use of low carbon liquid fuels in plant and equipment.
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    • Data & statistics
    • 2026

    Australian Crop Report

    Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
    ABARES quarterly report providing forecasts of Australian winter and summer crop production, used to inform feedstock availability for biofuels including ethanol and renewable diesel pathways.
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    • Data & statistics
    • 2026

    Australian Petroleum Statistics

    Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
    Australian Government webpage and publication series providing national and state petroleum statistics, including sales, imports, exports, refinery input and output, and stocks.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation (ARISO)

    Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation (ARISO)
    The Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation is the industry led technical standards body for Australian rail and is recognised by Standards Australia as the accredited Standards Development Organisation for the sector. It’s work program includes standards supporting decarbonised rolling stock, covering hydrogen, battery electric systems and onboard energy storage.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Australian Renderers Association

    Australian Renderers Association (ARA)
    Australian Renderers Association overview of the rendering industry and its outputs, including the tallow and used cooking oil that supply feedstocks for biodiesel and renewable diesel, and the volume exported annually.
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    • Guidance
    • 2026

    Beef cattle feedlots: diet components

    FutureBeef (Queensland Government, Northern Territory Government, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and Meat and Livestock Australia)
    FutureBeef guidance on beef cattle feedlot diet components, including the use of whole cottonseed in feedlot rations and as a dry season supplement.
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    • Technical & scientific report
    • 2026

    Bioethanol market for Australian producers

    Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), prepared by Arup for Ethanol Technologies (Ethtec)
    ARENA-published study of the bioethanol market for Australian producers, including a table of the major first-generation ethanol producers in Australia, their feedstocks and capacities, and the closure of the Dalby biorefinery in 2020.
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    • Policy & program
    • 2026

    Biofuels Framework

    New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA)
    NSW Government framework setting biofuel content requirements for petrol and diesel sold in New South Wales, including ethanol and biodiesel mandate levels and compliance arrangements.
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    • Standard
    • 2026

    BS EN 14214: Liquid petroleum products. Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines and heating applications. Requirements and test methods

    The British Standards Institution (BSI)
    European standard setting requirements for fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) biodiesel for use as automotive fuel and for blending with diesel.
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    • Policy & program
    • 2026

    Budget 2026-27: Fuel supply and security

    Australian Government, The Treasury
    Australian Government Budget 2026-27 page on fuel supply and security, recording the $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program and a commitment to introduce a demand measure for domestic low carbon liquid fuel production.
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    • Guidance
    • 2026

    Carinata

    Nuseed
    Nuseed information on carinata, an oilseed grown between main crop rotations and independently certified as a non-food cover crop for biofuel feedstock use.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Civil Contractors Federation QLD

    Civil Contractors Federation Queensland
    Civil Contractors Federation Queensland is the peak industry body for civil construction contractors in Queensland, supporting members on operations, workforce and fuel and equipment decarbonisation.
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    • Policy & program
    • 2026

    Clean Fuel Production Credit

    United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    US tax credit under section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act providing a production incentive for low emission transport fuels, with rates scaled to lifecycle emissions intensity.
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    • Organisation website
    • 2026

    Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE)

    Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE)
    CECE is the European industry body representing construction and mining equipment manufacturers, engaging with EU institutions on harmonised standards, regulation and emissions policy relevant to off-road machinery and alternative fuels.
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    • Guidance
    • 2026

    Construction

    Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
    DCCEEW landing page on the Australian Government’s approach to decarbonising the built environment and construction sector, including emissions baselines and policy initiatives.
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