Corangamite Landfill Gas Project

The Corangamite Landfill Gas Project is a waste management project located at the Corangamite Regional Landfill in Naroghid, approximately 10km southwest of Camperdown in western Victoria. Registered in October 2022, the project operates within the Shire of Corangamite, a region renowned for its "Lakes and Craters" volcanic landscape. The surrounding area is dominated by high-productivity land use, specifically dairy farming and wool growing, supported by the region's fertile soils.

This project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Landfill Gas) Methodology Determination 2015. Landfill gas projects involve the installation of gas collection systems, comprising wells and pipework, to capture methane generated by the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. Instead of venting this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, the captured gas is combusted (flared) or used for electricity generation, converting the methane into carbon dioxide, which has a significantly lower global warming potential.

The Naroghid area benefits from a reliable climate, with Camperdown recording a mean annual rainfall of approximately 760mm. The local environment is characterised by the nutrient-rich volcanic clay and loam soils typical of Victoria's Western District volcanic plains. An interesting feature of this specific project is its structure as a partnership between the Corangamite Shire Council and LMS Energy. By installing this infrastructure, the project is estimated to abate approximately 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, turning a waste management liability into a revenue-generating asset for the council.