At ResourceCo, we take pride in being a leader in energy recovery and alternative fuel solutions across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. With decades of experience in resource recovery and advanced manufacturing, we help industries transition away from traditional fossil fuels by transforming selected waste streams into alternative fuels. Our approach combines innovative technology with sustainable practices to deliver energy solutions that benefit both the environment and industrial customers.
By combining our engineering expertise, rigorous quality control, and long-term supply capability, we deliver commercially viable and environmentally responsible energy solutions tailored for energy-intensive industries. This ensures that our fuels not only meet performance standards but also help our clients meet their sustainability goals in a cost-effective manner.
Our Role in the Energy Recovery Sector
We operate at the crossroads of waste management, manufacturing, and energy production. Rather than allowing non-recyclable materials to end up in landfill, we recover their remaining energy value and convert it into alternative fuels that serve industrial needs. This circular approach supports waste reduction and maximises resource utilisation.
Through this approach, we help reduce landfill, cut dependence on finite fossil fuels, improve emissions profiles, and provide greater energy security for our customers. Our solutions contribute directly to a cleaner environment while offering industries a stable, renewable energy source to power their operations sustainably.
Alternative Fuels for Industrial Applications
Process Engineered Fuel (PEF)
Our Process Engineered Fuel (PEF) is a carefully manufactured alternative fuel made from dry, non-recyclable materials sourced from the commercial, industrial, and construction sectors. Importantly, PEF does not include municipal household waste, ensuring a controlled and consistent feedstock for quality assurance.
We engineer PEF to meet strict fuel specifications, ensuring it delivers consistent performance and safety for high-temperature industrial processes. This makes it an ideal fuel choice for industries that require reliability and efficiency while also aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.
Some key benefits of our PEF include:
High calorific value ideal for industrial heat and power generation, which means it produces more energy per unit compared to many traditional fuels.
Reliable, consistent quality you can trust, allowing for predictable performance and easy integration into existing systems.
Lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal and other fossil fuels, helping businesses meet stringent environmental regulations.
A significant reduction in waste sent to landfill, supporting circular economy principles and reducing environmental impact.
Industries such as cement manufacturing, paper mills, and industrial boilers rely on our PEF as a cleaner, more sustainable fuel source. These industries benefit not only from cost savings but also from enhanced corporate social responsibility by adopting greener fuel alternatives.
Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF)
We also produce Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) from end-of-life tyres and rubber products like conveyor belts that can no longer be reused or recycled through traditional methods. This innovative process tackles a significant waste challenge by diverting tyres from landfill and incineration.
TDF provides a high-energy, efficient fuel alternative for industrial combustion systems, helping to manage tyre waste responsibly while meeting energy demands. It offers a practical solution for industries looking to reduce their reliance on conventional fossil fuels while contributing to sustainable waste management.
The advantages of our TDF include:
High energy output suitable for continuous industrial operations, ensuring stable and efficient combustion processes.
Reduced reliance on coal and non-renewable fuels, supporting a transition towards more sustainable energy sources.
Effective management of Australia’s end-of-life tyre challenge, helping to solve a pressing environmental issue.
Lower emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels, which aids industries in meeting regulatory requirements and reducing their carbon footprint.
Flexible Energy Supply and Infrastructure Solutions
We understand that each industry has unique needs. That’s why we offer flexible delivery options including long-term contracts supplying alternative fuels to ensure a stable and predictable fuel supply tailored to your operational requirements.
We also provide design, build, funding, ownership, and operation of energy plants using our fuels, offering turnkey solutions that reduce complexity and financial burden for our clients. These integrated solutions help you avoid large upfront capital investments, making it easier to adopt cleaner energy options without disrupting your business.
This flexibility allows us to support your transition to alternative fuels with confidence and ease, enabling you to focus on your core operations while we manage your energy supply sustainably.
How does ResourceCo’s energy recovery help the environment?
ResourceCo’s energy recovery solutions divert waste from landfill, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and promote responsible use of non-recyclable materials. By turning waste into alternative fuels like PEF and TDF, we support climate change mitigation while providing a viable alternative to traditional energy sources for industries seeking lower environmental impact.
Which industries benefit from using PEF and TDF?
Industries such as cement manufacturing, pulp and paper mills, power generation, and other industrial facilities benefit from using PEF and TDF. These fuels serve as effective substitutes for coal and gas, helping reduce costs and environmental impact while supporting renewable energy technologies and more sustainable electricity generation.
What makes PEF and TDF a viable alternative to coal or gas?
PEF and TDF are viable alternatives to fossil fuels due to their high heat and energy value, cost-efficiency, and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. They support a shift away from fossil fuels in favour of a fuels that can power industrial boilers, cement kilns, and electric utilities while meeting environmental compliance and EPA testing standards.
Can PEF and TDF be used to generate electricity?
Yes. Both PEF and TDF can be used to generate electricity and thermal energy in industrial boilers, cement kilns, and other energy-intensive facilities. Their high heat value makes them an effective fuel for consistent power output, helping replace coal and support the growth of renewable energy sources in Australia’s energy mix.
ResourceCo’s tyre recycling business Tyrecycle delivers sustainable outcomes for end-of-life tyres otherwise destined for landfill. By recycling tyres, we reduce environmental impact landfilling, alongside reducing the consumption of virgin material, including fossil fuels. Tyrecycle is committed to enabling and promoting circular solutions across the tyre and recycling sector in Australia, offering an integrated collection and recycling service for end-of-life tyres.
As Australia’s largest and only national end-of-life tyre collector and recycler, Tyrecycle is an integral part of the ResourceCo Group, a pioneer and industry leader in resource recovery throughout Australia and in Asia. We provide a complete tyre collection and disposal service for waste tyres, scrap tyres, and used tyres from a wide range of industries, including auto brands, car manufacturers, and heavy vehicle fleets.
Our plants are equipped with advanced rubber re-manufacturing capabilities; proudly we collect in the order of 20 million tyres per annum with a recycling rate of 99%. The tyres we recycle come from a range of vehicles, including motorbikes tyres, cars, four-wheel drives, busses, tractors and trucks (including Australia’s largest mining truck tyres).
The 99% recovery rate is a result of our commitment to maximising the potential of every tyre, strenuous R&D and a continuous improvement program across our operations. Our goal is to recycle tyres into high-value materials for use in civil engineering, manufacturing, and new industries, supporting sustainability targets.
Operating for over 30 years, Tyrecycle has established an unrivalled material traceability and chain of custody service as we work closely with our feedstock partners to provide the peace of mind that their ‘waste’ isn’t being wasted. We promote responsible practices across the lifecycle of tyres—from collection to processing and reuse.
