Noosa Landfill Gas Project

Noosa Landfill Gas Project is a landfill gas project located at the Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill in Doonan, approximately 10km southwest of Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. It was registered in December 2013 and its project area covers the active and legacy waste footprint of the local municipal site.

Landfill gas projects involve the installation and operation of a gas collection system, such as a network of wells and pipes, to capture methane-rich biogas generated by decomposing organic waste. Standard requirements dictate that the captured gas must be safely combusted using flares or internal combustion engines, which converts the potent methane into less harmful carbon dioxide and often generates renewable electricity.

The surrounding Sunshine Coast hinterland region features a mix of rural-residential properties, agriculture, and dense conservation forests, with the broader Noosa area officially recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The subtropical environment is characterised by high rainfall and predominantly sandy loam and clay soils.

Operated by LMS Energy in partnership with the local council, the project transitioned from a revoked legacy waste method to continue capturing and combusting emissions from both legacy and non-legacy waste streams. The capture network forms a key pillar of Noosa Council's broader goal to achieve zero emissions at the facility. Furthermore, the project successfully completed a multi-year carbon abatement contract (CAC668305) for the delivery of carbon credits in June 2022.