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Local Councils across
Eastern Seaboard strongly endorse Soybiodiesel
12 August 2010National Biodiesel is pleased to advise that more and more Councils located in the Eastern seaboard across Australia have demanded the use of premium quality Soybiodiesel B20 sourced exclusively from BQ-9000 certified producers.
After initially supplying Marrickville council, word has spread and now the following Councils are using Soybiodiesel:-
| Randwick Council | Fairfield Council |
| Bankstown Council | Canterbury Council |
| Blacktown Council | Marrickville Council |
| Ballina Council | Kiama Council |
- Major reduction in greenhouse gases
- Positively contributes to the human food chain (4:1 food to fuel Ratio)
- Sustainability compared to other biofuels
- Non-toxic, biodegradable and odourless
- High consistent quality (as compared to tallow for example)
Robson and Xstrata
reduce emissions with Soybiodiesel®
Robson Civil Projects is a privately owned business that has been in
operation for more than 50 years. In recent years Robson has emerged as
one of the leading civil construction companies on the east coast of Australia,
having developed partnerships with a number of major clients and engineering
consultancy firms to deliver large, complex civil projects in the mining, rail
and commercial sectors.
One of the multinational companies that Robson has partnered with is Swiss mining giant Xstrata, where ate their Mangoola mine site near Muswellbrook they operate their fleet on B20
Soydiesel.
Robson switched to Soybiodiesel in 2008 and are now a major user and realizing substantial greenhouse gas reductions. By May this year Robsons had consumed over 5 million litres of B20 which has abated over 2,700 tonnes of CO2. This is recognized by National Biodiesel with an emissions reduction certificate (pictured above) and plays an important part of the company’s environmental strategy. Prospective clients, whether they be government or companies, seek the contribution they are making to carbon reduction, a key aspect of tendering for contracts.
While carbon emission abatement is a high priority for some vehicle and plant operators, it is an absolute imperative for some companies such as Xstrata. By using the B20 blend on site the total emissions from the mine can be reduced. In turn this contributes to the wider carbon strategy of the company.
Minister highlights Australia's oil deficit blowout
1 June 2010
The Federal Government dropped a rather startling
statistic on the table during May 2010. Speaking to the Australian Petroleum
Production and Exploration Association conference in Brisbane, the Minister for
Energy, Martin Ferguson revealed that we now have a national trade deficit in
crude oil, refined products and LPG of $16 billion a year, heading for $30
billion by 2015.
National Biodiesel has long since recognised that
Australia is too dependent on foreign imports for its liquid energy supplies.
National Biodiesel, through the development of a soybiodiesel refinery in Port
Kembla NSW, will supply a locally sourced sustainable clean alternative fuel.
NRMA highlights
growing dependence on foreign oil
11 February 2010
The
NRMA had advised that if action is not taken now, Australia will be almost
entirely dependent on oil imported from some of the most volatile parts of the
world for our transport and security needs within 10 years.
National Biodiesel expands into Victoria
National Biodiesel is pleased to announce the
supply of premium quality Soybiodiesel® into the Victorian market. Users will profit from the superior performance of Soybiodiesel® in addition to the environmental benefits and lower exhaust emissions. Soybiodiesel® is available through Just Fuel Petroleum to both retail and wholesale customers throughout Victoria.The need for a low-carbon, premium quality liquid fuel has never been greater
as we work together to build a sustainable future for Victoria"
Marrickville Council takes the lead on B100
Marrickville Council has be
come the first in Australia to run its entire diesel fleet on 100% premium quality Soybiodiesel®. Supplied by local distributor The Biodiesel Station, Marrickville council has mandated the use of B100 in its diesel powered vehicles and equipment following successful trials which commenced in May 
this year. Recognising both the environmental and performance benefits of using biodiesel exclusively in place of fossil diesel, Marrackville Council has taken an important step in ensuring the sustainability of its community and the quality of life for its people.
Mayor of Marrickville Sam Iskandar said “Council has also started using biodiesel across its fleet and is phasing out vehicles with an environmental rating of less than 10 as part of its futurefleet@marrickville program, which has led to a saving of 100 tonnes of CO2 emissions since 2004”.
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We are becoming more aware of what needs to be done to create a more sustainable future
for subsequent generations, and the use of premium quality renewable fuels that do not compete
with food production, such as Soybiodiesel® is part of that future. As has been the case in the US
and Europe, more councils will follow the lead of the progressive and environmentally aware
Marrickville council."
Premium quality Soybiodiesel® is available to the general public from The Biodiesel Station. Each litre of Soybiodiesel® used in place of fossil diesel will generate a 78% net reduction in CO2 released into the atmosphere - truly helping to create a sustainable future.
Development Approval awarded to National Biodiesel
National Biodiesel is pleased to announce that Development Approval has been awarded by the NSW Dept of Planning for its $243 million Soybean Processing and Biodiesel Production Facility.
In an announcement on-site in the Port Kembla Port Corportation's Inner Harbour, Minister f or Lands, the Hon Tony Kelly spoke at a ceremony attended by local MP Noreen Hay
and National Biodiesel Chairman Mr. Edward Dutton. Australia and is a major boost to the Illawarra. The project is expected to generate $977 million
in revenue and in addition to the 235 new permanent full-time jobs, will provide approximately
725 jobs in related industries and a further 500 jobs during construction of the facility"
Government’s commitment to reducing the impact of the global financial recession in the Illawarra"
premium quality domestic fuel and over 800,000 tonnes of high-protein animal feed, currently
being imported into Australia. We have launched Soybiodiesel® in NSW and QLD with
strong demand already coming from mining, construction, agricultural and transport industries."
Minister for Lands Media Release (18-May-2009)
National Biodiesel Media Release (22-May-2009)
Port Kembla Port Corporation Media Release (22-May-2008)
Soybiodiesel supply expands to QLD
a critical step toward realising the goals of National Biodiesel in providing key markets
such as large-scale mining and marine, with a high-quality, environmentally
responsible and sustainable alternative to their fossil diesel requirements."
| TGP Pick-up or delivery of Soybiodiesel® at terminals in Brisbane and Port Alma. Purchase Soybiodiesel® |  |  |
| Pinkenba, Brisbane | Port Alma, QLD |
NSW Governments mandates Biodiesel
April 2009The NSW State Government has set a mandate requiring a minimum of 2% biodiesel to be included in all diesel sales. This will be increased to 5% in 2011, corresponding to completion of the first year of the Port Kembla Soybean Processing and Biodiesel production facility which will produce 288 ML per year into the NSW market. Government is committed to the development of a long-term, sustainable biofuels industry in NSW."
Latest addition to National Biodiesel fleet
March 200921,000 L Road Tanker |  |  |
Environmental Assessment on Public Exhibition
December 2008National Biodiesel appoints Mr. Brendan Morse as Finance Director
October 2008
National Biodiesel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Morse as Finance Director. Mr Morse brings extensive experience in finance structuring, debt and equity raisings, public listings and multinational company administration to his position. He joins the National Biofuels Group after an extensive and successful career in the financial industry both domestically and abroad. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant while at Price Waterhouse in 1992, Mr. Morse moved to Deloitte, Sydney to advance their Corporate Recovery division. From there he pursued a successful stint with Deutsche Bank as Financial Controller for the Investment and Corporate Banking Division demonstrating proficiency in this area, with particular focus on profitability and risk management, Structured Finance transactions, forecasting and budgeting. Mr. Morse then returned to Deloitte and completed three years in its Paris office managing equity raising, debt financing, international taxation and public listings of a number of major multinational accounts. Upon his return to Australia Mr Morse completed four years as the Finance Director/CFO in the property development industry, focussing on financing and settlement of new projects and refinancing of existing projects. As the CFO of Leighton Properties, the property development hand of Leighton Holdings with work in hand of $5 billion, he was responsible for the integrity of the systems and controls, company secretarial and reporting requirements. Mr Morse consolidated his experience gained in merchant banking and accountancy through numerous financial raisings and corporate structuring of new projects, in addition to optimising and maintaining existing external finance facilities for Leighton.
Soybiodiesel® now available in Sydney
From November this year Sydney users will have access to premium quality, soy-based biodiesel.sourced exclusively from BQ-9000 accredited producers and marketers. With storage in Port Kembla and Port Botany, biodiesel is available to both delivery and TGP customers. The supply of such premium quality fuel marks the beginning of consistent, independently accredited biodiesel in Australia. This allows users the opportunity to use fuel from BQ-9000 suppliers prior to the commissioning of the Port Kembla-based Soybiodiesel® production facility in early 2010.
market. The independent and rigorous auditing of BQ-9000 accredited fuel ensures the
end user receives a consistent, premium quality fuel every time."
For bulk pick-up or delivery of Soybiodiesel® at whlolesale Terminal Gate Price (TGP) please continue to Product Sales.
Recycled Water to be used in Port Kembla Facility
As part of its Environmental Assessment, National Biodiesel has investigated the use of Recycled Water in its Soybean Processing and Biodiesel Production Facility at Port Kembla. NB and Sydney Water are exploring the feasibility for supply of Reverse Osmosis quality Recycled Water from the Sydney Water Treatment Plant close-by. In a country like ours we must protect our most precious resource. "
A renewable, reliable and quality water resource, the supply of Recycled Water to the Port Kembla Facility offers a more efficient and sustainable solution to our water needs. The creation of food and fuel security need not come at the expense of our water supply.
Speaker at World Meat Congress
National Biodiesel director Mr Bradley Wheaton has addressed over 500 people from all major meat producing and importing countries at the World Meat Congress 2008. The largest conference of its kind in the world, and the major event of the International Meat Secretariat (IMS) held every two years, Mr Wheaton accepted the invitation to speak at the prestigious Seventh World Meat Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Addressing the congress in the Session dedicated to "Meat Supply, Productivity and Innovation", Mr Wheaton focussed on the sustainable impact of soybean processing on Food and Fuel security both in South Africa and globally.of soybean meal on the food security of both developed and developing nations
cannot be emphasised enough. As a high protein feedstuff , soybean meal
is a critical component in the human food chain"
National Biodiesel first to supply BQ-9000 to Australian Market
For the first time Australians have access to BQ-9000 approved soy-based biodiesel. BQ-9000 greatly reduces any chance of producing or distributing inadequate fuel. To receive accreditation, companies must pass a rigorous review and inspection of their quality control processes by an independent auditor. This ensures that quality control is fully implemented, and gives the final user absolute confidence in the fuel used, a first in Australia.BQ-9000 users can now feel confident that the fuel they are going to use is of the highest quality and consistency"
The availability of this BQ-9000 certified fuel gives consumers the opportunity to benefit from the use of such a high quality consistent fuel prior to the commissioning of the National Biodiesel refinery in early 2010.
NSW Government increases support of Biodiesel in Australia
The NSW Government has taken the lead in its support of biodiesel, to push NSW to a more sustainable and fuel secure state and is currently in the process of introducing a biodiesel mandate. Minister for Regional Development and Rural Affairs, Tony Kelly, has launched two biodiesel research grants totalling $20,000 to help foster important sustainable fuel solutions, saying "Twenty years from now we can replace oil... By encouraging our local biofuels industry and encouraging investment in local research, we'll put Australia ahead of the game and head off the inevitable fuel crisis heading our way."and sustainability, or listen to the naysayers and shackle ourselves to the past."
Mr Kelly made the announcement at the AgQuip field day in Gunnedah, where Case IH, a leading agricultural equipment brand launched its Biodiesel Ready campaign (see below) aimed at preparing Australia for a sustainable and secure biofuels future.
Case IH Throws Weight Behind Biodiesel
20 August 2008
One of the world's largest manufacturers of agricultural equipment, Case IH announces its support for biodiesel in Australia. Under its "Biodiesel Ready" brand, Case IH leads the charge into liquid transport fuel security and sustainability as the first of the big OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to recommend use of biodiesel in all its equipment with most models suitable for use of 100% biodiesel (B100).Only biodiesel made from Soybean or canola, such as Soybiodiesel® are approved for use in Case IH machinery due to the superior quality and the sustainable and consistent nature of the derived fuel.
To support the "Biodiesel Ready" campaign, Case IH has announced that it would offer a $10,000 grant for biodiesel research or trials.
we have to look towards fuel solutions that are responsible and sustainable in the long term."
"It's vital our industry finds the best ways to prepare for a biofuels future"
Applications for the Case IH Biodiesel Research Grant are open to farmers, researchers, and other individuals and organisations working with biodiesel. For more information visit the Case IH website at www.caseih.com/au/bioready
Preliminary Environmental Assessment on Display
3 June 2008"We are pleased that yet another important step has been taken in pursuit of our commitment to transparent and full engagement with the community and stakeholders in areas in which we operate.
Our plans for the Illawarra impact on three significant areas which are currently hot topics in the National and Global debate, namely Food Security, Fuel Independence and Global Warming. We know that our operations will deliver significant positive outcomes on all three of these fronts.
We must achieve these outcomes whilst remaining a responsible Corporate Citizen in our local manufacturing activities.
National Biodiesel’s Preliminary Environmental Assessment read in conjunction with the Director Generals requirements demonstrates the areas and measures we will address in the final Environmental Impact Assessment. This stage of the development welcomes interested party submissions, which will also be considered for inclusion in the final EA.
The Company welcomes any approach for additional information or clarity on any of the issues to be addressed."
says Edward Dutton - Chairman of National Biodiesel Pty Ltd
David Dossor to National Biodiesel Board
National Biodiesel announces the appointment of Mr. David Dossor to the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Dossor brings international respectability and depth of knowledge in all aspects of sourcing, transporting, storing, sales, marketing and usability of Soybean Meal, plus his valuable experience to the Company and the Group in the overall Soy Complex. As founder of Hunter Grain located on the Eastern seaboard of Australia, Mr. Dossor built the business into the largest Soybean Meal importer and distributor in Australia and New Zealand, commanding approx 60% and approx 85% of the respective markets. He did this over the past two decades and is highly respected in the industry both locally and internationally. In November 2007 he sold the Australian business to Graincorp Limited. NB will benefit from his extensive knowledge, experience and overall guidance, and the Company is privileged to have his participation as a non executive Director on the BoardMaunsell Australia appointed Environmental Consultant
Jan 2008
National Biodiesel has appointed Maunsell Australia as Environmental Consultants for the Soybean Processing and Biodiesel Production Faciltiy at Port Kembla, NSW. Maunsell, as part of AECOM International will provide extensive specialist expertise in Environmental Management and Planning with the intent of acquiring development approval from the NSW Department of Planning Part 3A Assessment.
NBG Establishes Biodiesel Distribution Facility for Sydney Metropolitan
November 2007
National Biodiesel Pty Ltd announces the availability of its Solar Powered, Self-Bunded Biodiesel storage facility to the New South Wales market.
The storage system comes equipped with a 20 Key iButton™ Fuel Management System which acts as a fleet management, monitoring, and security device and is able to deliver a high blend of Soybiodiesel® to service a range of diesel trucks, cars and other equipment such as mowers and generators.
"We have recently commissioned a Solar Powered, Self-Bunded Biodiesel
storage facility at a local NSW council, helping to reduce their carbon footprint with a
100% sustainable fuel management, delivery, and storage system"
says Ray Adams, National Biodiesel Sales Manager