Hazer and Continental Renewable Ventures sign MoU to explore low-carbon fuels projects in Australia
Hazer Group has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Continental Renewable Ventures to explore the development of low-carbon fuels projects in Australia, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). The partnership represents Hazer’s first move into the clean fuels market, leveraging its low-emissions hydrogen technology alongside biofeedstocks such as canola oil.
Hazer CEO Glenn Corrie said growing interest in domestic fuel production has increased following recent global events, highlighting the importance of Australia strengthening its refining and energy security capabilities. The proposed projects would combine Hazer’s hydrogen production process with CRV’s expertise in Hydro-processed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) technology, licensed from U.S.-based XCF Global.
CRV is considering development of a SAF and renewable diesel facility in the Kwinana region of Western Australia, chosen for its access to canola supplies, industrial infrastructure and aviation markets. Hazer’s proprietary technology produces hydrogen and graphite from natural gas without direct carbon dioxide emissions, with the hydrogen intended for use in HEFA bio-refineries.
The companies will collaborate for two years on technical studies to evaluate integrating Hazer’s hydrogen process into Australian SAF projects, including Kwinana. Any future investment decisions would require separate binding agreements. The announcement comes as global demand for SAF rises due to efforts to reduce aviation emissions, which account for roughly 2–3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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