Source: advancedbiofuelsusa.info --- Thursday, March 30, 2017
(Biofuels Association of Australia) The Biofuels Association of Australia strongly rejects claims by the Federal Productivity Commission that the industry fails to support the agriculture sector or the community. The NSW and Queensland Governments have not forced motorists to buy E10 or biodiesel, said BAA Chief Executive Officer, Mark Sutton. “To claim that biofuel mandates are causing increased petrol prices is not supported by any hard evidence,” he said. “Petrol prices are largely determined by international factors including the oil price – to suggest that a biofuel mandate which encourages motorists to buy E10 – a blended product – drives up fuel prices, is not accurate.” The Federal Government via a review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 is looking to overhaul fuel to bring it in line with other countries around the world. “Australia is lagging badly behind on standards for air quality and pollution threatening the health of all Australians.” “If new standards are adopted ethanol can deliver a premium quality fuel at a 10 to 15 cent discount.” The biofuel industry does create jobs particularly in Queensland where two ethanol plants are operating. “The United Plant at Dalby is currently at capacity and is considering further expansion which will create jobs.” “The Wilmar Plant at Sarina, near Mackay also supports the sugarcane industry which is currently facing challenging times following Cyclone Debbie.” Mr Sutton s ...
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