The updated ARENA LCA Guidelines for Bioenergy Projects (2025) establish a comprehensive framework that will shape how Australia assesses and advances bioenergy projects for years to come.

Building on the foundation of the 2016 guidelines – developed with input from over 125 stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and community groups – this updated edition positions Australia at the forefront of bioenergy assessment. Developed by Lifecycles, the 2025 guidelines integrate the latest advances in LCA methodology, greenhouse gas accounting, and international standards, ensuring Australian projects meet both global best practice and local context requirements.

These guidelines will enable ARENA-funded projects to deliver credible, consistent emissions reduction assessments that support investment decisions, policy development, and technological innovation across the bioenergy sector. By establishing clear methodological standards, they remove barriers to project development while maintaining the rigor essential for Australia's climate commitments.

As Australia scales its bioenergy capacity, these guidelines provide the foundation for transparent, comparable assessments that will drive confidence in the sector and accelerate our renewable energy transition.