Shelby Bioenergy · October 2026 · Australia
Exports and additional Australian production
Exports can attract capital and customers when they enable additional Australian production. Shelby recommends comparing net returns after delivery and certification costs, respecting domestic conditions and distinguishing physical fuel exports from environmental attribute sales.
Shelby’s position, not adopted government policy or confirmation of lodgement. Historical evidence and policy-modelling assumptions are distinguished in the response.
The official consultation question
Q17 · §3.1(g) · paper page 20
Should exports be a consideration for developing a renewable gas industry? Please provide detailed reasoning in your response.
Shelby’s response
Yes. Exports can provide customers, attract capital and strengthen project economics. They should complement early domestic deployment, with clear domestic-delivery conditions where these underpin public support. Assess whether an export arrangement enables additional production and provides a worthwhile return after processing, transport and certification costs.
Australia should also encourage international developers to invest in plants serving Australian customers; foreign investment does not require exporting production. Distinguish physical fuel exports from sales of environmental attributes, with clear ownership of emissions claims. The priority is to grow production and Australian benefits through dependable markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelby’s position on exports and additional australian production?
Exports can attract capital and customers when they enable additional Australian production. Shelby recommends comparing net returns after delivery and certification costs, respecting domestic conditions and distinguishing physical fuel exports from environmental attribute sales.
What should a project team read alongside this answer?
Read the linked commercial guides and original question. Separate the response’s recommendations and illustrative assumptions from source-reported operating evidence.
Sources & References
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, National Renewable Gas Policy consultation
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- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, National Renewable Gas Policy consultation paper
Publication: 2026-08
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- Creative Commons, Attribution 4.0 International
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