Assumption of biofuel contribution to Australian economy 2050

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The CSIRO has used data from Foran & Crane (2002) and Foran and Mardon (1999)[1] to model various emission scenarios using biomass to generate electricity and fuel. One of the resulting scenarios states that 20% of Australia's electricity and transport needs could be supported by 10 Mha of plantations, including oil mallee, by 2050.

The CSIRO [2] predicts a total consumption of tranport fuels in Australia to be 1100 PJ/yrinfo.png
'1100 PJ/yr'

Last calculated 73 weeks ago
in 2050. The Australian Treasury[3] predicts total electricity production in Australia will be 525 Twh/yrinfo.png
'525 Twh/yr'

Last calculated 73 weeks ago
in 2050.


  1. Biofuels for Transport: A Roadmap for Development in Australia pg 30
  2. Fuel for thought The future of transport fuels: challenges and opportunities pg 36
  3. Australia's Low Pollution Future - The Economics Of Climate Change Mitigation Chart 3.34