A new biorefinery project in Bundaberg will see waste water from the distillery converted into biocrude as well as green electricity for use by the distillery.
The project, to be designed, built and operated by Queensland-based biohub developer Utilitas, will involve re-purposing the Bundaberg East Wastewater Treatment Plant with a view to creating a world-leading biotechnology and education hub for the future.
Utilitas plans to repurpose the soon-to-be-retired Bundaberg East Wastewater Treatment Plant to convert organic waste from the Bundaberg Rum Distillery and other local agro-industrial counterparties into green electricity, for return to the distillery, and biocrude for the local marine industry.
The project will be supported by the Queensland Government’s Biofutures program, and is expected to create more than 30 local jobs.
Utilitas develops regional biohubs that aim to create energy, jobs and value from large organic waste producers and energy consumers.
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