Ms Palaszczuk, who left for America on Thursday, met US Navy brass at the famed Washington building to discuss how Queensland can help the leader of the free world meet its renewable energy targets.

The world's largest Navy, which includes a fleet of more than 280 battle ships and 10 aircraft carriers, wants to have half its energy needs met by alternative fuel sources by 2020.

Ms Palaszczuk wants Queensland to be a part of helping the US meets that goal.

"If we can lock down this partnership, we can unlock the opportunities to Queensland this will bring," Ms Palaszczuk said in a statement.

"My Government is keen to work with industry and research organisations to maximise Queensland's potential when it comes to biofuels and bio-manufacturing industries."

Both the Opposition and Labor have indicated a willingness to expand the state's biofuel industry, including plans for an ethanol mandate in fuel, which coincidentally is a key commitment needed to secure the Katter Party support in the state's hung parliament.

But with the mining and resources boom subsiding Ms Palaszczuk said it also opens doors to creating a new industry for the state.

The Premier has already flagged research and development of new industries playing a starring role in next month's budget and while no plan has been released, has also made a commitment to exploring renewable energies, including expanding the state's solar industry.

After leaving Washington, Ms Palaszczuk will travel to Philadelphia, Boston and Los Angeles.

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