澳大利亚拟投入逾7亿美元发展生物燃料产业

Core Insights - The Australian government announced an investment of AUD 1.1 billion (approximately USD 735 million) over the next decade to develop the biofuel industry, referred to as the "down payment" for this new sector [1] - The investment plan aims to stimulate private sector investments in biodiesel and aviation fuel, expected to boost demand for biofuel feedstocks such as canola and sugarcane [1] - Australia is a major producer of biofuel feedstocks like canola, sugarcane, and sorghum, with most of the current production being exported [1] - Australian canola is a key raw material for the European biodiesel industry [1] - The Australian agriculture sector has a unique advantage in producing cleaner low-carbon liquid fuels, which can provide the energy needed for achieving net-zero emissions in various transportation sectors [1] - Agricultural groups in Australia have long lobbied for government investment in the biofuel industry, arguing that without government support, the sector would struggle to take off [1] - The temporary CEO of the National Farmers' Federation, Sue McCluskey, emphasized that this initiative is not only about cleaner fuels but also about job creation and diversifying agricultural operations [1]