If your business runs on diesel in NSW, the state's recently released Renewable Fuel Strategy changes the conversation. It backs renewable diesel as the ready-now solution for hard-to-electrify sectors. No new fleet. No infrastructure changes. Here's what the strategy means and how to act on it.

Australia’s National Fuel Security Plan is written in government speak, but the real‑world stakes are anything but abstract. This explainer cuts through the four‑level framework, maps it to the concrete actions already underway – from the Singapore deal and Strategic Reserve moves, to stock releases and excise cuts – and shows what it actually means for diesel‑dependent businesses and the growing role of HVO in building a more resilient fuel system.

Australia’s first parliamentary inquiry into data centres has launched. While there is always a focus on how data centre growth drives electricity and water demand, the critical link between water cooling towers and diesel backup power often flies under the radar. The inquiry explicitly calls out the use of diesel for backup generation, including the associated emissions and health impacts.

Australian mining faces stricter carbon and diesel rules in 2026:
→ New workplace exposure limits - massive tightenings from current practice.
→ Introduction of NSW EPA climate licence conditions requiring diesel replacement with low-carbon fuels.
→ Large emitters management of Safeguard Mechanism baselines.
Instead of expensive upgrades and retrofit solutions, what's the smart play?

Australia’s government has announced a $1.1 billion investment in low carbon liquid fuels. The Cleaner Fuels Program will drive new job creation and help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. With HVO and SAF production a focus, what demand-side policies will be needed to create lasting change?

The latest Productivity Commission report has placed a spotlight on renewable diesel as a critical pathway to reducing emissions in Australia’s heavy vehicle sector. While some details are lacking, the repeated emphasis on renewable diesel marks a significant step forward in recognising its role in Australia’s net-zero transition.

The Albanese Government has recently announced a significant investment of $250 million to accelerate the growth of Australia's domestic Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industry. LCLFs represent a promising avenue for reducing carbon emissions in sectors that heavily rely on liquid fuels.