Ironbark Power Station

PROJECT FACTS:

•  Ironbark is the first carbon abatement project built in the industry since the Safeguard Mechanism reforms

• 13 months to commercial operations from financial commitment.

• Two-stage development (initial 5MW > up to 24MW)

•  Reduces emissions by up to 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) a year

•  Generates up to 145,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity a year

‘It is a milestone for the metallurgical coal industry as the first operational emissions abatement project since the Safeguard Mechanism Reforms were introduced. Fitzroy is proud to have supported this project’s development with Carbon Logica. The Carbon Logica team brings significant capability in methane and emissions abatement and power industry expertise.’

- Fitzroy Chief Executive Officer Dan Clifford

‘The commissioning of Ironbark is a significant achievement for our team and a step forward in our mission to abate methane emissions within the metallurgical coal industry. The facility is a testament to the rapid deployment and scalability of our solutions and their ability to support both environmental and economic outcomes.’ - Carbon Logica MD Scott Barker

Carbon Logica and Fitzroy Resources have completed the first stage of a waste gas-fueled power station at the Ironbark mine in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

This innovative project marks a significant milestone in Carbon Logica’s mission to reduce methane emissions from metallurgical coal mining as well as Fitzroy’s commitment to drive innovation for a more sustainable future.

The Ironbark facility is designed to abate fugitive methane emissions while converting waste coal mine gas into electricity, contributing to environmental sustainability and energy security.

It is the first carbon abatement project built since the Safeguard Mechanism reform introduced challenging targets and timeframes for reducing carbon emissions.

Carbon Logica has built, owns and operates the power station that turns waste coal mine gas (methane) into electricity to power the Ironbark mine. 

The build took thirteen months from financial agreement to commercial operation.

Emissions from coal mine gas are expected to reduce by up to 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (C02e) annually, helping Ironbark achieve its target under the Safeguard Mechanism.

The power station will generate up to 145,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity a year and reduce emissions in the electricity sector by up to 65,000 tonnes C02e a year.

Underpinning this project is an investment in the form of a Power Purchase Agreement and Gas Sales Agreement between Carbon Logica and Fitzroy Resources, the owners of Ironbark.

With no capital outlay from Fitzroy Resources, the project can be expanded as Fitzroy requires.