THE REGIONAL ENERGY HUB VALUE CASE
ProGreen Biofuels believes that for biodiesel to be sustainable, all steps in the supply chain must be able to share in the upside of the end sale.
MULTIDIMENSIONAL YIELDS
Stakeholder upsides translate into financial benefits
Agribusiness
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Increased land productivity
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Reduced chemical inputs - fertilisers, pest and disease controls
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Improved soil health outcomes
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Energy independence
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Reduced logistics costs
Financial and Economic
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Builds resilience into local economies
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Job creation
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New markets for agriculture and infrastructure
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Improved logistics efficiency
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Reduced supply chain risks and price volatility across multiple commodities
Carbon Markets
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Ability to create ACCUs (carbon credits) under the energy farming program
Social Licence
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Biodiesel is carbon neutral, renewable and socially acceptable as an alternative to fossil fuel diesel solutions.
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This translates to greater share value and marketability.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Switching to biodiesel mitigates risk
Health and Safety
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Reduces carcinogenic sub micron exhaust particulates by 60%
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Classified as Class 2 combustible liquid (mineral diesel is Class 1 and is more flammable/volatile)
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Non-toxic liquid
Environmental Impact
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Is biodegradable and safer in sensitive environments such as marine applications
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Saves 2.65kg of CO₂ for every litre of mineral diesel displaced
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Is deemed carbon neutral for NGER reporting
Business Risk
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Biodiesel can be a self-powered supply chain and is therefore resilient and sustainable, unlike other renewable solutions
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Offers fuel security, both locally and nationally
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Can be integrated into existing logistics and agribusiness infrastructure to strengthen supply chains
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Can meet all energy demands - heating, mechanical, electrical
Stats at a glance
60%
Reduction in carcinogenic exhaust particulates
< 32 Days
Existing national onshore mineral diesel reserves
10B Litres
Potential annual biodiesel production, based on 10% of land rotated with energy crops
