Australian Sugar Manufacturers Call for National Ethanol Mandate to Enhance Energy Security
Australian Sugar Manufacturers urge the government to implement a national ethanol mandate to promote low-carbon fuels and ensure energy security. A model based on Queensland's E10 requirements would drive investment in domestic ethanol production and support sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel development. The mandate is expected to create jobs, deliver cost-effective carbon abatement, and bolster Australia's fuel capabilities, addressing weaknesses in existing state-based mandates.
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Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) advocate for a national ethanol mandate to enhance affordable low-carbon liquid fuels and energy security. The proposed mandate, modeled after Queensland's E10, aims to stimulate investment in domestic ethanol production and support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biodiesel.
ASM argues that ethanol is vital for producing these fuels, but Australia's current production capacity is insufficient. A national mandate could unlock significant private investment, provide the lowest-cost carbon abatement in transport fuels, and strengthen Australia's fuel security. ASM highlights the need for a robust national policy to avoid the pitfalls of existing state mandates, which have undermined investor confidence.
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