A bid to drive renewable fuels forward for Australia
Proposed
ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels
The Vision: Leading Renewable Fuels Innovation in Australia
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels bid submission addresses our vision is to establish Australia as a global leader in the decarbonisation movement.
By advancing innovative research and transformational science, we aim to build Australia’s capacity in renewable fuels. Our focus is on supporting domestic fuel security and replacing fossil fuel exports with sustainable, green alternatives.
Through strong partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and workforce development, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels aims to leverage Australia’s abundant renewable resources to drive meaningful change.
We are committed to pioneering new technologies and scientific breakthroughs. Our work supports decarbonisation efforts not only in Australia but also for our trading partners and the global community. Our specific goals include:
Accelerate the Transition to Net Zero
Transforming Australia from a major exporter of fossil fuels and CO₂ into the world’s leading exporter of renewable energy.
Secure Australia’s Renewable Fuels Capability
Expanding domestic production of renewable fuels to enable large-scale export opportunities, driving economic value and creating new jobs whilst securing a competitive advantage for Australia.
Build a Future-Ready Workforce
Training the next generation of researchers and engineers in renewable fuels to support Australia’s social, environmental, and economic future in the sector.
Our Strategy for Real-World Impact in Renewable Fuels Australia
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels bid outlines our strategy to deliver real-world impact for renewable fuels in Australia. We focus on developing breakthrough innovations and ensuring their success by considering the entire technology development chain from the very beginning.
Our team of leading researchers is dedicated to solving challenges that were previously thought unsolvable, guided by core research principles that drive our mission forward:
Scalable Science for Practical Benefits
Selecting research projects that are inherently scalable, designed to deliver practical, tangible benefits to the renewable fuels industry in Australia.
Engineering for Transformative Growth
Ensuring that engineering systems can scale alongside scientific advances at every stage of production, processing, transport, and storage, with future cost reductions as a priority.
Creating Substantial Value
Creating techno-economic opportunities for Australia in the global renewable fuels market, adding value through both exportable products and research knowledge.
Delivering Community Benefits
Ensuring that the community benefits of our work are significant, well-communicated, and widely accepted, driving the adoption of new renewable fuels technologies across Australia.
World-Class Expertise and Collaborative Partnerships
Our Centre brings together a team of world-class Australian and international experts in every aspect of renewable fuels and the technology innovation chain. Through strong partnerships, we proactively address potential risks and set our science up for success, ensuring high impact for renewable fuels Australia.
