Tag: fuel

The Western Australian Government has reached an agreement to secure and store at least 4 million litres of diesel in the Kimberley, in a move aimed at strengthening fuel security and easing pressure from acute supply shortages in regional areas.

The US Air Force is nearing the final phase of evaluating Microvane drag reduction technology for the C-17 Globemaster III, a move expected to enhance fuel efficiency and operational capability. 

Holcim Australia is implementing hydrogen technology to reduce emissions and fuel consumption in its road trains operating across the Pilbara region.

FleetCard, an Australian fleet management company, has partnered with Chargefox to introduce FleetCard +Electric, a product that is claimed to offer the largest number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to business fleets.

Fortescue, in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government bodies, research institutions, and industry partners, has successfully executed the inaugural utilisation of ammonia as a marine fuel aboard the Fortescue Green Pioneer, a dual-fueled vessel, within the confines of the Port of Singapore.

The Electric Vehicle Council has applauded the Australian federal government for propelling the nation into the international mainstream by initiating New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), promising enhanced options and reduced fuel expenses for Australian drivers.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation in Adelaide in a push to enhance vessel efficiency.

Saunders International announced that Ampol has awarded it a $9.3 million contract to deliver a new fuel storage tank at its Lytton Refinery in Brisbane's Port.

Viva Energy Refining has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to deliver aviation, marine, and ground fuel to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). 

Australian petroleum company Ampol has partnered with Japan’s ENEOS to explore advanced biofuel production in Brisbane, bringing Queensland one step closer to becoming Australia’s hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).