Brisbane diesel refinery receives $25 million boost from LNP

Ampol’s renewable diesel project gets $25m funding boost

The refinery, which will blend waste and animal fats with traditional diesel, will play a role in long-term fuel security, says the Queensland premier.

Brisbane diesel refinery receives $25 million boost from LNP

The announcement follows weeks of lobbying by the Crisafulli government to expand and build fossil fuel capabilities in Queensland.

Political row erupts over fuel supply as Queensland backs Lytton renewable diesel project

initially capable of producing up to 20 million litres of renewable diesel a year from 2028. Image: JHVEPhoto/stock.adobe.com The Crisafulli government announced today that it's strengthening Queensland's fuel security with a $25 million investment, and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery. The funding partnership will support the modification of Ampol’s existing diesel hydrotreater to co-process conventi…

State backs renewable diesel development at Lytton

The State Government is investing $25 million to produce renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery in Brisbane in a project due to start construction next year. The project is expected to be capable of producing up to 20 million litres of renewable diesel a year from 2028, processing 15-20 kilotons of feedstock per year. Future project stages could produce up to 750 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel by the early …