Glenorchy Landfill Gas Abatement Facility

Glenorchy Landfill Gas Abatement Facility is a landfill gas project located at the Jackson Street Landfill in Glenorchy, approximately 10km northwest of the Hobart CBD in Tasmania. Registered in August 2013, the project operates within an industrial zone surrounded by the mixed residential and commercial land use typical of the Greater Hobart area. The broader Derwent Valley region supports forestry, grazing, and viticulture operations.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Electricity Generation from Landfill Gas) Methodology Determination 2021. This methodology credits the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions achieved by capturing methane, a potent greenhouse gas generated by decomposing organic waste, and combusting it to generate electricity. By converting methane into carbon dioxide and energy, the project reduces the global warming potential of the emissions while contributing renewable energy to the local grid.

Environmental conditions in the Glenorchy area are characterized by a cool-temperate climate. Unlike the high-rainfall west coast of Tasmania, this south-eastern region sits in a rain shadow, typically receiving moderate rainfall of approximately 600mm to 800mm annually. The local geology often consists of dolerite caps with clay-rich subsoils, which are suitable for lining landfill cells to prevent leaching, a feature reinforced by recent engineering upgrades at the site.

The facility is operated by LMS Energy Pty Ltd, Australia's largest landfill biogas company. It is worth noting that this project has a long operational history, having transitioned from the original 'CFI' legacy waste method through various iterations to the current 2021 methodology. The project successfully completed its carbon abatement contract (CAC198503) in February 2023, and recent council reports indicate the landfill's life has been extended by a new cell construction, ensuring a continued feedstock for gas generation.