Queensland invests $25 million in Ampol’s Lytton refinery to produce renewable diesel from 2028

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Queensland government has committed $25 million to support a renewable diesel production project at Ampol’s Lytton oil refinery in Brisbane,, Australia, with the facility also holding the potential to expand into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in future phases.

The investment will fund modifications to Ampol’s existing diesel hydrotreater to co-process conventional diesel with biogenic feedstocks. Associated infrastructure to be constructed includes a truck handling gantry, heated and insulated storage tanks with mixing and blending capability, a secondary tank containment system, and system upgrades to handle the incoming feedstock. The government funding will also cover the streamlining of necessary regulatory approvals for the project, according to the report.

The initial conversion is expected to enable production of 20 million liters per year, equivalent to 5.28 million gallons per year, of renewable diesel. Construction is scheduled to commence in mid-2027, with operations expected to begin in 2028.