Viva Energy joins Bioenergy Australia
Viva Energy is supporting biofuel initiatives around the country having invested more than $20 million into biofuel projects.
Viva Energy Australia has joined peak national body BioEnergy Australia as a major member.
Viva Energy CEO, Scott Wyatt, said that the decision to join BioEnergy Australia supports the company’s existing investment in biofuels distribution.
“We have ethanol and bio-diesel blending facilities in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, and see opportunities to work more closely with suppliers, customers and stakeholders to help improve viability of the industry and support demand for these renewable fuel,” Wyatt said.
Viva Energy is supporting biofuel initiatives around the country having invested more than $20 million into biofuel projects.
Most recently this has included establishing a range of supply agreements with local biofuels producers and the construction and commissioning of a new biofuels blending facility in Queensland.
Development and supply of sustainable aviation fuels is also a focus to support aviation customers and their sustainability targets. Viva Energy’s aim is to collaborate with them and technology providers to assess viability and establish a pathway to long term supply.
BioEnergy Australia is the national industry association for Australia’s current and future bioeconomy, committed to accelerating Australia’s transition to sustainable energy and product solutions by driving both visibility and activity within the bio sector.
Shahana McKenzie CEO, of BioEnergy Australia welcomed Viva Energy to the association becoming the only major traditional fuel supplier to the membership.
“Viva Energy’s membership of BioEnergy Australia is a testament to the company’s forward thinking and acknowledgement of the growing momentum within the community and with commercial customers to improve environmental outcomes,” said McKenzie.
