Shelby Bioenergy · October 2026 · Australia
Imported feedstocks and local alternatives
Local organic-waste opportunities should be assessed before imported feedstock. Shelby is not proposing imports as a priority; any import case needs demonstrated whole-chain economics, sustainable sourcing and biosecurity compliance after comparing local alternatives.
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
Q38 · §4.5(e) · paper page 31
Are stakeholders exploring importing feedstocks for biomethane production? If yes, which feedstocks, from which regions, and for what strategic or economic benefits?
Shelby’s response
Shelby is not currently proposing imported feedstock as a priority. Biogas and biomethane projects often begin as a practical response to an existing organic-waste problem or opportunity: converting manure, food-processing residues or wastewater-derived biogas into useful energy and saleable products.
Importing feedstock would require a clear financial advantage: revenue from gas, eligible support and co-products must cover feedstock purchase, freight, development, financing, processing and delivery costs, while providing an acceptable return. Imports should therefore follow demonstrated project economics, sustainable sourcing and biosecurity compliance, with local alternatives assessed first.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelby’s position on imported feedstocks and local alternatives?
Local organic-waste opportunities should be assessed before imported feedstock. Shelby is not proposing imports as a priority; any import case needs demonstrated whole-chain economics, sustainable sourcing and biosecurity compliance after comparing local alternatives.
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
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- Creative Commons, Attribution 4.0 International
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