Irvine Carbon Project

Irvine Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located near Miriam Vale, approximately 68km south of Gladstone in Queensland. It was registered in December 2020 and covers 245.46 hectares.

The Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems methodology involves implementing new or materially different agricultural management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. Under the 2018 determination, this requires rigorous baseline soil sampling and subsequent measurements over time to quantify the carbon increase and ensure integrity.

The Gladstone hinterland and Miriam Vale areas are traditionally known for beef cattle grazing, dairying, and pastoral operations. The region experiences a subtropical climate with moderate coastal rainfall. The soils in this pastoral country typically consist of coastal clays and loams which can benefit from regenerative grazing practices.

This project specifically aims to increase soil carbon by altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing. The project is managed by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, an active proponent in the soil carbon space, and is part of a broader Clean Energy Regulator carbon abatement contract (CAC808228) alongside numerous other Agriprove projects. It has a nominated permanence period of 25 years.