Lucas Heights Bioenergy Facility
LMS Energy is proposing to install a new bioenergy facility at the Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Park (LHRRP) located at Little Forest Road, Lucas Heights, NSW. The existing on-site power station, developed and operated by a different provider since 1998, will be replaced by LMS Energy’s modern bioenergy facility which will continue the sustainable reuse of landfill biogas.
Figure 1: Artists' Impression of the Bioenergy Facility
The new Bioenergy Facility at Lucas Heights will:
- Generate up to 190,000 megawatt hours per year of renewable electricity, equivalent to powering around 30,000 homes.
- Reduce more than 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
Benefits to the Sutherland Shire Community
This project will:
- Reduce landfill gas emissions through capture and sustainable energy recovery.
- Improve emission reduction activities in the Sutherland Shire.
- Have a minimal disruption to the community, as the new facility will be built adjacent to the existing power station at the LHRRP.
Where will it be located?
The below Figure shows the location of the proposed facility in relation to the LHRRP.
The project is located within the Sutherland Shire local government area, about 30 kilometers southwest of the Sydney central business district within the suburb of Lucas Heights. The Bioenergy Facility will be located on Lot 102 DP 1009354.
Figure 2: Project Site Location
How does it work?
The below infographic shows the basic process flow.
Once waste is collected and deposited in the landfill, the organic material naturally breaks down over time, decomposing to release biogas. The biogas is primarily methane and ‘biogenic’ carbon dioxide.
The biogas is collected via a network of underground pipes that transport the gas to the Bioenergy Facility. Here the gas is used in the engines to generate renewable electricity. During times of network outage, or if any excess gas is available, the biogas is flared. This ensures continuous combustion of gas at the same rate that it is produced within the landfill.
The electricity is then exported from the site into the local Ausgrid distribution system, and onto homes and business in the network.
Figure 3: How it works
Project Status
- The project was granted Development Consent by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure (DPHI) on 01/04/2026 as a State Significant Development (SSD-79933225)
- Notification of commencement of construction was lodged with DPHI on 02/04/2026
- The post consent process is currently underway with further updates to be posted to this page as works progress
Your Enquiries
Your feedback and enquiries on the proposed project is welcomed, and can be provided via the below email address:
When providing feedback, please reference "Lucas Heights Bioenergy Facility".