Andersons Soil Carbon Project

Andersons Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 20 kilometres northwest of the town of Injune in the Maranoa region of Queensland. It was registered on March 28, 2025, and covers a project area of 1,227.66 hectares.

Soil carbon projects under the Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models (2021) methodology involve adopting new or materially altered agricultural land management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. To generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), these projects require rigorous baseline soil sampling, adherence to a defined land management strategy, and ongoing periodic physical measurements or modelling to demonstrate actual carbon sequestration.

The Injune area within the Maranoa region is known for its strong agricultural sector, primarily focused on beef cattle grazing, alongside forestry and some dryland cropping. The local environment is characterised by a semi-arid to sub-tropical climate, experiencing moderate, summer-dominant rainfall. Soils in this district commonly feature vertosols (cracking clays), brigalow clays, and sandy loams, which can benefit greatly from targeted soil health interventions.

This project specifically increases carbon in the soil by applying nutrients to the land in the form of a synthetic or non-synthetic fertiliser to address a material deficiency. By correcting these soil nutrient limits, the project stimulates pasture growth and root biomass, which enhances the soil organic carbon profile over time. The project has a nominated permanence period of 25 years and is managed by Carbon Fix Pty Limited, a project proponent that operates several other regional carbon initiatives across Australia.