Report: Analyzing the Biofuel Industry in Australia TOC

A. What are Biofuels?
- A.1 History of Biofuels
- A.2 Major Biofuels
- A.3 Uses of Biofuels
- A.4 What are Direct Biofuels?
- A.5 Looking at Biobutanol
- A.6 Looking at Ethanol & Biodiesel
  - A.6.1 Ethanol
  - A.6.2 Biodiesel
- A.7 Pros & Cons of Biofuels
- A.8 Future of Biofuels

B. Economics of Biofuels
- B.1 Feedstock Costs
- B.2 Processing Costs
- B.3 Cost of Sales & Use
- B.4 Overall Cost
- B.5 Retail Cost & Tax Incentives

C. Impact of Biofuels
- C.1 Policy Impact on Biofuels
- C.1 Environmental & Economic Impact of Biofuels
- C.1 Impact on Engines
- C.1 Impact on Rural Development

A. Overview of Australia' s Energy Industry
- A.1 Introduction & Overview
- A.2 Energy Production & Trade
- A.3 Energy Use in Australia
- A.4 Renewable Energy Uptake
- A.5 Role of Nuclear Energy in Australia

C. Analyzing the Oil Market in Australia
- C.1 Market Profile
- C.2 Market Structure
- C.3 Oil Exploration & Production
- C.4 Pipeline Network
- C.5 Oil Refining Industry

D. Analyzing the Natural Gas Market in Australia
- D.1 Market Profile
- D.2 Market Structure
- D.3 Natural Gas Exploration & Production
- D.4 LNG Developments
- D.5 Pipeline Network

E. Analyzing the Coal Market in Australia
- E.1 Market Profile
- E.2 Market Structure
- E.3 Coal Production Statistics
- E.4 Coal Export Statistics

F. Analyzing Australia' s Electricity Market
- F.1 Market Profile
- F.2 Market Structure
- F.3 Producing Electricity from Renewable Energy

G. Analyzing Australia' s Renewable Energy Certificate System
- G.1 Overview & Historical Background
- G.2 Primary Objective of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
- G.3 Understanding the Legal Framework
- G.4 Role of Renewable Energy Certificates
- G.5 Investment in the Act
- G.6 Market Trading
- G.7 Conclusion

A. Industry Overview
- A.1 Industry Profile
- A.2 Comparing International Oil Prices & Australian Fuel Prices
- A.3 Analyzing the Threshold Prices for Biofuels
- A.4 Production Scenario
- A.5 Biofuel Production Costs
  - A.5.1 Operating & Fixed Costs
  - A.5.2 Cost of Feedstock
- A.6 Tax Laws
- A.7 Government Support
- A.8 Marketing of Biofuels
- A.9 Current & Planned Capacity of Biofuels in Australia
  - A.9.1 Overview
  - A.9.2 Ethanol
  - A.9.3 Biodiesel
- A.10 Major Issues Facing the Industry
- A.11 How are Biofuels Produced in Australia
- A.12 Future of Biofuels in Australia
  - A.12.1 Overview
  - A.12.2 First Generation Biofuel Production
  - A.12.3 Second Generation Biofuel Production

D. Analyzing the Ethanol & Biodiesel Industry in Australia
- D.1 Ethanol
  - D.1.1 Production Capacity
  - D.1.2 Blending & Distribution
- D.2 Biodiesel
  - D.2.1 Production Capacity
  - D.2.2 Blending & Distribution

E. Analyzing Production Costs & Revenues from Ethanol By-Products
- E.1 Overview
- E.2 Summary of Costs
- E.3 Feedstock Costs
  - E.3.1 Grain Feedstock
  - E.3.2 Molasses Feedstock
- E.4 Capital Costs
- E.5 By-Product Revenues
- E.6 Other Costs

F. Analyzing Production Costs & Revenues from Biodiesel By-Products
- F.1 Overview
- F.2 Factory Return
- F.3 By-Product Revenues
- F.4 Capital Costs
- F.5 Other Costs

G. Factors Driving Growth of the Australian Biofuel Industry
- G.1 Climate Change & GHG Emissions
- G.2 Effect of Biofuels on Land & Water Supply
- G.3 Securing the Fuel Future of Australia
- G.4 Health Benefits of Biofuels
- G.5 Opportunities in Agriculture & for Rural Regions

H. Analyzing the Available Feedstocks for Biofuels
- H.1 Overview
- H.2 Present Production Base for Feedstock
- H.3 Using Non-Utilized Land for Crops

I. Analyzing the Regulatory Framework
- I.1 Subsidies to Fossil Fuel Use
- I.2 Biofuel Policies & their Impact on the Industry
- I.3 Comparing Australian Policies to Global Regulations
- I.4 A Look at National-level Policies
  - I.4.1 Queensland
  - I.4.2 New South Wales
  - I.4.3 Australian Capital Territory
  - I.4.4 Victoria
  - I.4.5 South Australia
  - I.4.6 Northern Territory
  - I.4.7 Western Australia
  - I.4.8 Tasmania
- I.5 Policies Supporting the Production & Use of Biofuels
- I.6 Import Regimes for Biofuels
- I.7 A Look at the History of Regulatory Support for Biofuels
  - I.7.1 Historical Background
  - I.7.2 Fuel Taxation Inquiry of 2001 - 2002
  - I.7.3 Biofuels Capital Grants Programs
  - I.7.4 Biofuels Taskforce
  - I.7.5 Fuel Tax Act of 2006
- I.8 Maintaining Biofuel Quality Standards

J. Regulatory Support for the Ethanol Industry
- J.1 Support under Renewable Energy Programs (1999 to 2003)
- J.2 Support under Biofuels Capital Grants Program (2003 - 2004)
- J.3 Support under Programs for the Sugar Industry (2002-2006)
- J.4 Support under Greenhouse Gas Abatement Program (2002-2006)
- J.5 Support for Ethanol Vehicles
- J.6 Support for the Consumption of Ethanol
- J.7 Funding for Research & Development

K. Regulatory Support for the Biodiesel Industry
- K.1 Tariffs for Biodiesel
- K.2 Reduced Rates for Excise Taxes
- K.3 Support under the Renewable Energy Equity Fund (2003 - 2006)
- K.4 Support under the Biofuels Capital Grants Program (2003 - 2004)
- K.5 Support under the Dairy Regional Assistance Program
- K.6 Support for Land used for Biodiesel Plants
- K.7 Support for Distribution & Consumption
- K.8 Support for Biodiesel Vehicles
- K.9 Support for the Consumption of Biodiesel
- K.10 Funding for Research & Development

M. Analyzing the Competition for Crops in Alternative Markets
- M.1 Looking at the Global Scenario
- M.2 Analyzing the Scenario in Australia

N. Impact of the Biofuel Industry on Regional Australia
- N.1 Introduction & Overview
- N.2 Economic Impact of Biofuels on Australia' s Regions
- N.3 Analyzing the Opportunities for Biodiesel in Regional Australia
- N.4 Analyzing the Bioproducts from Sugar & Ethanol
- N.5 Role of Lignocellulosic Biomass

P. Analyzing the Biofuel Infrastructure in Australia
- P.1 Present & Future Biofuel Production Facilities
- P.2 Challenges Facing Transition from First to Second Generation Production
  - P.2.1 Overview
  - P.2.2 Biofuel Production Facilities
  - P.2.3 Issues with Harvesting & Transportation
  - P.2.4 Blending and Distribution Infrastructure
  - P.2.5 Potential for Future Installations

Q. Leading Industry Contributors
- Q.1 Australian Biodiesel Group
- Q.2 Australian Ethanol
- Q.3 Australian Renewable Fuels
- Q.4 Axiom Energy
- Q.5 Biodiesel Industries Australia
- Q.6 Biodiesel Producers Australia
- Q.7 Biodiesel Producers Limited
- Q.8 BP Australia
- Q.9 CSR Distilleries
- Q.10 Dalby Biorefinery
- Q.11 Eco-Tech Biodiesel
- Q.12 Energetix Biodiesel
- Q.13 Future Fuels
- Q.14 Manildra Group
- Q.15 Natural Fuels Australia
- Q.16 Primary Energy
- Q.17 Riverina Biofuels
- Q.18 Rocky Point Sugar Mill
- Q.19 Smorgon Fuels Pty Ltd
- Q.20 South Australian Farmers Fuel

Analyzing the Biofuel Industry in Australia