Energy

04 Jul 2008	Researching non-food crop biofuel sources Foresight about the impact on food prices and security, and the social implications for third world countries of sourcing biofuels from food crops guided NSW DPI to research second generation feedstocks.
27 Nov 2007	NSW scientist leads international research efforts on biofuels A NSW government scientist is appointed co-leader of an International Energy Agency research program examining biofuels as alternatives to fossil-based fuels.
25 Oct 2007	Friendly energy from Condo Mallee Mallee, a low growing eucalypt adapted to dry climates, could have new value in Central Western NSW as a renewable energy source.
27 Sep 2007	Algae is a potential renewable fuel source NSW DPI researchers are exploring the potential of algae as a raw ingredient for biocrude.
	New Geoscience institute for carbon and minerals research The NSW Government, in conjunction with the University of Newcastle, will establish a NSW Institute for Frontier Geoscience at the university, Minister for Mineral Resources Ian Macdonald announced today.