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Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg announced $ 4 million in funding for $ 11.8 million. The Southern Oil Refining Project at Gladstone, with biosolids from local wastewater treatment plants and the Werribee Mill in Melbourne Water
The renewable crude oil created will be replaced by renewable diesel and potentially jet fuel. As Australia produces more than 300,000 tonnes of biosolids annually through wastewater treatment, it makes sense to look for options to commercialize its disposal, "Frydenberg said in a statement
. but may also contribute to fuel safety in Australia. "
The Southern Petroleum Refinery at Gladstone It is currently refining used oils such as transmission and motor oils
Frydenberg has stated that it would treat up to one million liters of biosolids each year.