Pannell Carbon Project 2

Pannell Carbon Project 2 is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 30km south of Loxton in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia. Registered in May 2025, the project covers a substantial area of 670 hectares near the locality of Alawoona. The site sits within a predominantly dryland farming region known for mixed cropping and grazing operations, situated well south of the Murray River.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models). This method is a "hybrid" approach that combines physical soil core sampling with modeled estimates to calculate carbon stock changes, designed to reduce the high costs associated with frequent physical measurement. The primary activity listed for this project involves applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers to address material soil deficiencies. By correcting these nutrient deficits, the project aims to boost plant growth and root biomass, thereby increasing the flow of carbon into the soil profile.

Environmentally, the Alawoona region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with low annual rainfall, typically averaging around 300mm. The landscape is dominated by the unique "Mallee" vegetation associations where uncleared, but the agricultural soils are generally calcareous earths, sandy loams, and siliceous sands. These soils are naturally low in organic carbon, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for sequestration through improved management. The project is facilitated by Agriprove, a major Australian corporate carbon developer, and appears to be the second project registered for this specific landholding entity.