Australian Renewable Energy
BioEnergy North
Large-scale Pongamia biofuel platform
Supplying traceable, non-food renewable oil for global decarbonisation markets from North Queensland.
Project Summary
A bio-industrial platform for global decarbonisation markets
BioEnergy North is developing a large-scale Pongamia biofuel platform in North Queensland to supply traceable, non-food renewable oil for global decarbonisation markets.
Produced under regenerative Australian systems with strong ESG standards, the project targets Sustainable Aviation Fuel, renewable diesel, and industrial bio-oils as a premium, low-risk stockfeed supplier, coupled with carbon capture revenue streams.
The project is currently seeking investment and strategic development support.
Why
Demand for low-carbon fuels is accelerating
Investment is driven by rising global demand for low-carbon fuels, aviation decarbonisation mandates, corporate emissions reduction targets and a structural shift from carbon offsets to carbon insetting.
Low-Carbon Fuel Demand
Rising demand for sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and other low-carbon fuels is creating a need for reliable renewable feedstocks.
Carbon Insetting
Markets are moving from offset-only approaches toward supply-chain carbon insetting and direct emissions reduction outcomes.
High-Integrity ESG
Increasing investor focus on high-integrity ESG assets is strengthening market momentum for regenerative production platforms.
How
A staged 10-year rollout
Stage 1 Establishment
Establish a 5,000-hectare integrated Pongamia plantation and processing facility in North Queensland.
Genetics and Agronomy
Deploy an elite set of high-yielding Pongamia varieties supported by agronomy, infrastructure and early offtake agreements.
Integrated Production
Produce renewable oil, stockfeed meal and biomass pellets while capturing soil and tree carbon across the project life.
Competitive Advantage
A next-generation bio-industrial platform
Superior Pongamia Genetics
Proprietary high-yielding Pongamia varieties deliver productivity, oil yield and long-term production advantages, supported by funded research into yield determinants.
Integrated Bio-Industrial Platform
Diversified operations combine plantations, processing, renewable oil, stockfeed meal and biomass pellets to strengthen revenues and resilience.
ESG and Carbon Credentials
Regenerative production systems align with sustainability targets, carbon reduction outcomes and growing ESG investment demand.
Experienced Leadership
Directors bring deep expertise across biofuels, agribusiness, commodities, agronomy and project development, supported by strong commercial networks and more than 18 years of research and varietal selection.
Financial Return
Stage 1 outcomes
Additional long-term upside is expected from carbon value contribution, estimated at 5-10% of total project value. With strong fundamentals, established commercial pathways and a staged de-risked rollout, BioEnergy North is positioned to become a cornerstone supplier of renewable oil for global decarbonisation markets.
Who Are We
Experienced directors across agribusiness, renewable energy and project development
BioEnergy North is led by four directors who bring experience across agribusiness, renewable energy, project development, commercial operations and strategic industry management.
Peter Spies
Peter provides extensive advisory services across agronomy, soils, livestock and carbon farming projects. His expertise includes soil and plant analysis, land suitability and capability assessments, erosion and risk management, production planning, grazing systems and environmental management.
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Greg Mason
Greg is an experienced agribusiness specialist with 25+ years at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. He has supported regional industry growth, business development and feasibility studies across North Queensland.
Michael Betar
Michael is an agribusiness executive with more than 30 years in commodity trading, vegetable oils, processing and export markets. As CEO of Standard Commodities Australia since 1989, he contributes commercial expansion and strategic development expertise.
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