Biodiesel Proposal
Transcript of Biodiesel Proposal
Strictly private & confidential
Presentation to the TGCCC
8th May 2006
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Axiom Energy
Axiom Energy Limited - an Australian energy business focussed on producing renewable
fuels and other environmentally enhancing energy products for local and global markets
Headquartered in Melbourne – Axiom Energy is currently driving a fuel project to become the
Largest producer of biodiesel in Victoria using renewable plant oils and animal fats
Axiom Energy’s entry into the Australian market place is in response to the global growing
need for renewable and sustainable energy sources
Geelong – Victoria’s largest biodiesel producer
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Geelong – Victoria’s largest biodiesel producer
Axiom Energy to establish first biodiesel facility in Geelong
Geelong – City of Choice
Port meets Axiom Energy’s project criteria
City’s pro-development strategy and Port’s long-term growth strategy to attract progressive companies
The City’s focus on sustainable economic growth is consistent with Axiom Energy’s vision
Streamlined ship-to-shore interface, leading-edge facilities, direct access to major shipping lanes
Established infrastructure and transport links delivers cost benefits and efficiencies to port users
Ample land available for port-related development
An available multi-skilled workforce
The City and Port precinct are recognised gateways to regional Victoria
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$50 million investment in City of Geelong
150 million litre facility – will be the largest biodiesel facility in Victoria
Will meet 43% of Australian Government’s biofuels target
Overall benefits to City of Geelong
Generate 20 direct full-time jobs and 20 indirect jobs
A boost for the regional economy – and is further evidence of the importance of the Port
to the City of Geelong and State of Victoria
An average 16 ship visits a year – latest Economic Impact Study reveals 1 visit = 2.6 full
time equivalents and $604,000 of economic output
The facility will be the largest of its kind in Victoria – and environmentally friendly!
Proven biodiesel production technology
The facility will produce more than 150 million litres of biodiesel (a renewable energy
source) a year – and be a focal point for local distribution
Provides green credentials for Victoria’s largest regional city
Industry Overview
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Biodiesel
Definition
Biodiesel is a clean burning renewable fuel derived from plant and animal oils and fats
World Market
Size of the worldwide diesel market > 1,100 billion litres and growing
Biodiesel is one of the most widely used and reliable renewable fuels in the world
EU Biofuels Directives - 2% by 2005 and 5.75% by 2010.
Australian Market
Size of Australian diesel market > 14.5 billion litres
Comprehensive package of Government support
The Cleaner Fuels Grant Scheme – gives Excise relief to biodiesel producers
The Biofuels Action Plan – target of 350 million litres of biofuels by 2010
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Environmental Benefits of Biodiesel
The exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons in Biodiesel are 67% less than emissions from
petroleum diesel.
Sulphur oxides and sulphates (major components of acid rain) are essentially eliminated in
Biodiesel compared to petroleum diesel.
The exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide in Biodiesel are 48% less than emissions from
petroleum diesel.
The exhaust emissions of carbon dioxide in Biodiesel are 78% less than emissions from
petroleum diesel.
Biodiesel has a positive energy balance. For every unit of energy needed to produce a litre of
Biodiesel, 3.24 units of energy are gained.
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Biodiesel Technology
Innovative and efficient Biodiesel Process Facility
Axiom’s facility will incorporate technology to capture emissions and recycle them into the
Biodiesel process.
Our Biodiesel facility will have virtually zero atmospheric emissions.
Proven technology
Comply with all EPA and Regulatory Standards.
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Biodiesel Process
Vegetable Oil/Animal Fats
Base Catalyst
Alcohol
Reaction Vessel
Biodiesel
Glycerin
Supply Agreement
Palm Oil – Cargill
Technology Agreement
Safer Energy Group
Distribution Agreement
Biodiesel - Emogin Pty Ltd
Board of Directors
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Board of Directors
Independent Non-Executive Chairman – Ralph Pliner
Corporate and Securities partner of Baker & McKenzie from 1983 - 2004
Extensive legal experience in energy, resources and utilities industries
Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and public companies
Non-Executive Director – Julian Vear
Operational and financial experience in energy and resource sector
Past Chairman BP Solar Energy Australia
30 years at BP culminating in Exec Director Finance and CFO for BP Australasia.
Non-Executive Director – Jerry Adams
Internationally experienced corporate executive – USA and Asia
Past Managing Director of Orica Consumer Products
Non Executive Director – Myer Herszberg
Extensive Australian corporate experience
Founder and Director of Infomedia Ltd since 1992.
Experience in Audit & Risk Management and Corporate Governance
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Board of Directors
Managing Director – Danny Goldman
Experienced corporate executive with extensive operational and financial experience
Past General Manager and other senior executive positions at Coles Myer Ltd
Past Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary with Country Road Ltd
Technical Director - David Vinson
Extensive experience in the biofuels industry, both in Australia and internationally
Past General Manager with the Victor Smorgon Group and VSP Industries
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Director of Corporate Development - Michael Reiner
Co-founder of Axiom Energy Ltd
Experience in the Vegetable Oils and Fats industry