Port of Townsville and Jet Zero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the import and export of sustainable aviation fuel.
An investigation committee will be established, with representatives from both organisations, which will meet to discuss and develop options. The committee will also consider the feasibility of developing new biofuel storage and blending infrastructure on the port’s land.
“We’re excited to collaborate with innovative organisations like Jet Zero to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions that strengthen their import and export operations,” said Port of Townsville General Manager Business Development Drew Penny.
“As Jet Zero progresses their Townsville-based Project Ulysses, it was only a natural fit for both our organisations to work together to consider how SAF products can be imported and exported and stored. It also signifies an important step forward for the future of the SAF industry in Townsville and aligns with the Port’s value to deliver sustainable prosperity,” he added.
Jet Zero is a project developer and operator of sustainable aviation fuel projects. The company has completed a variety of studies and is developing a 113 million litre a year sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel project, Project Ulysses, which will be located in North Queensland’s Townsville State Development Area. It will convert bioethanol from domestic agricultural by-products into sustainable aviation fuel and diesel products. It is hoped that Jet Zero’s Project Ulysses will reduce jet aircraft CO2 emissions by approximately 65% versus the equivalent fossil fuel. The project has received funding from the Advancing Renewables Program by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. In September this year, the company announced it had received $1.1 billion in low carbon liquid fuels funding.
New shipping service announced
The Port of Townsville has welcomed a new fortnightly shipping service by ANL, linking North Queensland to China..
Commenting on the new service, APR2, ANL & CMA CGM Group Agencies Managing Director Oceania Cluster Shane Walden said the service is tailored for regional supply chains. “With APR2, we’re responding directly to what our customers need—more frequent sailings, stronger China and Northeast Asia connections, and greater flexibility across key Queensland ports including Townsville, Gladstone, and Brisbane”.
