Pig poo to power: Australia’s first agricultural renewable gas facility
project summary
The Wasleys Renewable Natural Gas Facility is a pioneering project that will help shape the future of renewable fuels in Australia.
Developed in partnership with SunPork, the facility will capture methane generated from piggery effluent and upgrade it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG), creating a valuable renewable fuel from an agricultural waste stream.
Using proven anaerobic digestion technology, the project will prevent methane emissions from being released into the atmosphere while producing renewable gas that can be injected directly into South Australia’s gas network, demonstrating how agricultural waste streams can play a vital role in reducing emissions, strengthening energy security and supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
Currently under construction at SunPork’s Wasleys piggery north of Adelaide, the facility represents an important step in LMS Energy’s vision to expand methane abatement beyond landfill and accelerate the development of Australia’s renewable fuels industry.
Delivering impact you can see, quantify and trust
Project impact
40 terajoules
Renewable gas to be supplied into South Australia’s natural gas network each year
2,000 homes powered
Equivalent to the average gas needs of around 2,000 South Australian homes
18,000 tonnes CO₂e
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions avoided each year
Benefits of the Wasleys RNG Facility
Project Benefits
Circular economy approach
A circular economy solution for managing livestock effluent.
Lower agricultural emissions
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with pork production.
Regional jobs and investment
Creating jobs and supporting investment in regional South Australia.
Local energy security
Providing energy security through locally produced renewable gas.
Commercial first for agriculture
Demonstrating the commercial viability of agricultural biomethane in Australia.
National renewable energy contribution
Supporting Australia’s renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
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The Wasleys RNG Facility has received funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program.
The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government, and the Australian Government does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.
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