This report identifies the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the life cycle of a synthetic fuel which can be used to replace fossil derived diesel.
Report extract
This is a Proof of Concept LCA report produced for and in conjunction with Global Ecofuel Solutions, SL (GEFS) and Allen Taylor and Co (Boral). The report will be submitted by Boral to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and follows the format specified by ARENA.
This summary acts as the ‘summary report’ and the main document provides the ‘background reporting’.
Goal and scope
This report identifies the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the life cycle of a synthetic fuel which can be used to replace fossil derived diesel.
The proposed plant in New South Wales, Australia will use waste sawmill residue and waste lubricating oil in an innovative process which cracks the feedstock to produce a liquid fuel which can be readily treated to meet road fuel standards, yielding a drop-in substitute for diesel. A co-product of bitumen is also produced which has the potential to offer further benefits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.