Fuels and Energy Technology Institute

The Fuels and Energy Technology Institute carries out fundamental research, technology development, demonstration and deployment activities for the development and commercialisation of innovative low-emission energy technologies. It is a primary focus of energy science and engineering at Curtin University. The research and development activities in the Institute cover both fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies, supported by the Australia federal government, WA state government, foreign granting bodies and industry partners in Australia and overseas.

The Institute exists to serve the needs of current and emerging industries, including the development of new technologies for the creation of new industries that address national needs for fuels and energy. A set of bioenergy and biofuel technologies developed in the Institute have resulted in the formation of a spin-off company Renergi Pty Ltd.

The Institute has a substantial international collaboration network, especially with top researchers in Australia, Asia, Europe and USA. Typical examples of such collaboration include the Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Energy and the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology. The Institute continues to seek productive international collaboration. Establishing substantial collaboration with major industry partners, both within and outside Australia, is a strategic direction of the Institute.