Bilney Carbon Project

Bilney Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 5km east-southeast of Miriam Vale in the Gladstone Region of Queensland. It was registered in December 2025 and covers an agricultural area of 69.77 hectares.

The project operates under the Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models (2021) methodology. This methodology dictates that proponents establish a baseline level of soil organic carbon and subsequently demonstrate increases over time through a combination of physical soil sampling and modelling. This stored carbon is achieved by implementing new or materially different agricultural management practices.

The region around Miriam Vale is widely known as a traditional cattle-growing area, with general land use dedicated to beef grazing, dairy, and timber operations. The local environment features a sub-tropical climate with high annual rainfall averaging roughly 1,000mm. Soils in this coastal region often include sodosols, which can possess adverse chemical properties and are highly prone to dispersion and erosion.

To enrich the soil health and promote resilient vegetation cover in this environment, project proponents AGRIPROVE SOLUTIONS CO NO.2 PTY LTD and Agriprove Pty Ltd are implementing a range of new agricultural activities. These include altering the stocking rate, duration, and intensity of grazing across the property. In addition, the project involves re-establishing and rejuvenating pasture lands through seeding and pasture cropping, alongside the targeted application of synthetic or non-synthetic nutrients and fertilisers to address material soil deficiencies. Together, these practices aim to regenerate the soil profile and increase the total carbon stored in the agricultural system.