Australian agricultural landscape for Country-to-Tank development

Experience 10

New Era Energy

New Era Energy engaged EDYMAC as a strategic and technical advisor for development of a Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel project at a confidential location in Australia.

Industry
Synthetic Fuels
Project Type
Country to Tank
Engagement
Company Strategy, Feedstock Selection, Regional Sourcing & Technology Pathways
Stage at Entry
Concept Stage (pre-seed)
Location
Confidential Australia
Timeline
2026 - Ongoing
  • Agricultural Feedstocks
  • Synthetic Aviation Fuel
  • Renewable Diesel

New Era Energy engaged EDYMAC as a strategic and technical advisor for development of a Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel project at a confidential location in Australia.

During the concept stage, EDYMAC advised on the selection of Australia-advantaged agricultural feedstocks, marginal land availability, conversion technologies, regional supply chains, and long-term growth potential. The project will have meaningful participation by Indigenous communities as key stakeholders in the project's regional development strategy.

Reviewing multiple feedstocks and conversion pathways the team prioritized a Country-to-Tank development model aligned with Australia's regional resources and market opportunities. New Era Energy is now working with technology test beds to demonstrate the selected approach at small scale while developing partnerships across the emerging value chain.

The engagement established a structured path from regional resource opportunity to technology validation and, ultimately, commercial-scale development.

Australian landscape for regional feedstock strategy

Start with the resource. Build the pathway from there.

At the earliest stage of a pioneering project, the most important decision is often not which technology to buy—but which combination of feedstock, technology, location, and market creates the strongest path to scale.

Regional Feedstock Evaluation

Evaluate region-specific agricultural resources and their characteristics to identify viable feedstock-to-product opportunities.

Land & Supply Strategy

Assess marginal land and regional sourcing opportunities to understand how feedstock supply could scale without competing directly with higher-value land uses.

Conversion Pathway Screening

Screen conversion technologies against feedstock characteristics, product requirements, technical maturity, operating requirements, and potential for scale.

Pathway Prioritization

Bring feedstock, technology, location, community, and market considerations together to establish a prioritized development pathway for SAF and renewable diesel.

Hands-On Through Every Step

Executive-level strategic and technical advisory connecting regional resources with conversion technology, development strategy, and a credible path to scale.

Australian Feedstock Assessment

Evaluated a broad range of Australian-specific regional feedstocks to identify promising feedstock-to-product pathways.

Marginal Land Strategy

Explored opportunities to utilize marginal land as part of a scalable feedstock strategy while considering regional development and long-term sustainability.

Conversion Technology Screening

Compared potential conversion pathways based on feedstock compatibility, technology maturity, process requirements, product potential, and scalability.

Country-to-Tank Pathway Selection

Helped prioritize a development pathway that connects agricultural production, conversion technology, regional sourcing, and downstream SAF and renewable diesel markets.

Don't start with the technology, start with what the region can sustainably produce.

Strategic Impact & Outcomes

EDYMAC helped New Era Energy move from a broad concept toward a prioritized Country-to-Tank strategy grounded in regional resources, technology fit, and scalability.

Regional Resources Mapped

Evaluated Australian agricultural feedstocks to identify promising resource-to-product pathways.

Land Strategy Defined

Evaluated marginal land opportunities as a key component of a scalable regional feedstock strategy.

Technology Pathways Screened

Compared conversion options against feedstock characteristics, technical maturity, operating requirements, and product objectives.

Country-to-Tank Pathway Prioritized

Established a prioritized development pathway connecting regional feedstocks, conversion technology, and SAF and renewable diesel production.

The best projects start with what the region has—not what the technology wants. Start with the resource. Design the technology around it. Build the business from there.

Pathway Definition

Still Defining the Pathway?

EDYMAC helps early-stage developers turn broad technology and resource opportunities into prioritized pathways—connecting feedstock, technology, location, operating strategy, and commercial objectives before significant capital is committed.

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