Greener beef: Biohub to slash emissions at Northern Rivers meat processing facility
Project Summary
The Casino Biohub is a major methane abatement project that demonstrates how proven technology can help decarbonise Australian industry.
Developed in partnership with Casino Food Company, the facility will capture methane generated during the treatment of abattoir wastewater and safely destroy it before it can be released into the atmosphere. By tackling one of the site’s largest sources of emissions, the project is expected to significantly reduce the facility’s carbon footprint while improving environmental performance.
At the heart of the project is a purpose-built anaerobic digestion system and industry-leading biogas flare, creating a controlled environment for wastewater treatment while delivering measurable emissions reductions.
The Casino Biohub reflects LMS Energy’s growing role in renewable fuels and methane abatement beyond landfill sites, applying decades of expertise to new sectors and helping industry take practical steps towards a lower-emissions future.
With future plans to convert captured biogas into renewable electricity, the project also creates a pathway for waste streams to become valuable energy resources, supporting the transition to a more circular economy.
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Project Impact
35,000 tonnes CO₂e
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions avoided each year
11,200 cars removed from roads
Equivalent annual emissions reduction
476,000 trees grown
Equivalent annual emissions reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Is the Biohub an incinerator project?
No, the proposal does not involve any burning of waste. Instead, it uses a biological process called anaerobic digestion to treat the wastewater, where naturally occurring bacteria break down the organic material to produce biogas. The biogas is then safely destroyed through flaring, which prevents its release into the atmosphere and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Anaerobic digestion is a natural process, similar to our own bodies’ digestion processes or what occurs in wetlands.
Will there be any odours?
The enclosed nature of the Biohub system creates a controlled treatment environment. This is expected to reduce odours and minimise potential environmental emissions.
Where will the wastewater end up?
After treatment, the water will continue to be used for irrigation on CFC land through existing infrastructure.
Are there any environmental and health impacts associated with the project?
Specialist reports will be prepared as part of the development process and will assess any potential impacts to land, air and waterways, and how they will be managed. Potential environmental impacts are expected to be minimal, with an overall net benefit for the CFC and the community.
Furthermore, there are no negative health implications created by this project.
Will there be an increase in truck movements?
There may be some short-term increases in truck movements during the construction phase. Construction activities, including an increase in heavy vehicle movements on the local road network, have the potential to impact traffic. However, these impacts are anticipated to be relatively minor due to the scale of the project and the neighbouring industrial land uses.
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