Lochiel Carbon Project 2

Lochiel Carbon Project 2 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Mid North region of South Australia, situated immediately adjacent to the town of Lochiel and approximately 130km north of Adelaide. Registered on January 2, 2026, the project covers a project area of 476.74 hectares. The surrounding region is predominantly utilized for mixed farming operations, including dryland cropping (wheat, barley, canola) and livestock grazing, and is geographically notable for its proximity to Lake Bumbunga, a well-known pink salt lake.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models) Methodology Determination 2021. This methodology credits project proponents for increases in soil organic carbon (SOC) measured over time relative to a baseline. The specific activities employed by this project involve the application of synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers to address material nutrient deficiencies and the integration of legume species into pasture or cropping systems. These management changes aim to increase biomass production and root density, effectively sequestering atmospheric carbon into the soil profile.

Environmentally, the Lochiel area experiences a Mediterranean to semi-arid climate with winter-dominant rainfall, typically averaging between 350mm and 400mm annually. The soils in this region are generally classified as Calcarosols (calcareous loams or sandy loams over clay), which are well-suited to agriculture but can be susceptible to wind erosion and salinity, particularly near the salt lake systems. The project is developed by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia's largest developer of soil carbon projects, and the "2" in the project name suggests it may be an expansion or a sibling project to an existing carbon farming initiative in the area.