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Australian Meat Processor Corporation

Australian Meat Processor Corporation

Industry Top Issues: Energy

  • Soaring utilities costs, particularly in regional areas
  • Lack of energy alternatives and cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact
  • Uncertainty around future energy policy decisions.
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Condamine Feedlot Solar Project

Condamine Feedlot Solar Project

Mar 5, 2019
The Teys Condamine Feedlot has reduced energy usage through adopting solar farm technologies. Check out their story here.
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Report
Analysis of Regulatory and Related Costs in Red Meat Processing

Analysis of Regulatory and Related Costs in Red Meat Processing

Oct 29, 2018
This project identifies and quantifies the costs that face the red meat processing industry in Australia and compares them with key international competitors the United States, Brazil and Argentina....
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Review Of ACCC Report On Electricity Affordability and Australia’s Competitive Advantage

Review Of ACCC Report On Electricity Affordability and Australia’s Competitive Advantage

Aug 10, 2018
The key objective of this project was to provide a timely assessment of the implications for the red meat industry of the findings of the ACCC’s report on restoring electricity affordability a...
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Investigation into Voltage Optimisation Technology for Abattoirs

Investigation into Voltage Optimisation Technology for Abattoirs

May 8, 2018
Energy costs are one of the major operating costs in the red meat processing industry in Australia (AU$1M to AU$2M per year each in the top 25 processing plants), with primary energy sources includi...
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Report
Meat Industry Environment Network 2016-17

Meat Industry Environment Network 2016-17

Mar 2, 2018
The Meat Industry Environment Network provides a means to share information on the research, development and extension (RD&E) activities relating to AMPC’s Environment and Sustainability R...
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Membrane systems for treatment and energy recovery of abattoir wastewater

Membrane systems for treatment and energy recovery of abattoir wastewater

Dec 11, 2017
The primary aim of this project was to investigate robust membrane technology for primary treatment of abattoir wastewater. A specific focus was on improved recovery fats and proteins for by-prod...
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Renewable Energy Options for Off-Grid Red Meat Processing

Renewable Energy Options for Off-Grid Red Meat Processing

Jun 1, 2015
The purpose of this report is to look at the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy and storage systems that may be deployed in the meat processing industry, utilizing three desktop...
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Renewable Energy Options for Off-Grid Red Meat Processing

Renewable Energy Options for Off-Grid Red Meat Processing

Feb 27, 2015
The purpose of this report is to look at the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy and storage systems that may be deployed in the meat processing industry, utilizing three desktop...
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Emissions Reduction Fund: Energy Efficiency and Offsetting Opportunities

Emissions Reduction Fund: Energy Efficiency and Offsetting Opportunities

Dec 27, 2014
Technical solutions exist for reducing energy use and managing waste in the Australia red meat processing industry. The challenge is to select optimised solutions that meet the required economic dri...
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Extension guide: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Technologies Applicable to Red Meat Processing Manufacturing businesses

Extension guide: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Technologies Applicable to Red Meat Processing Manufacturing businesses

Mar 3, 2014
This extension guide provides information on the renewable energy, low emission and energy storage technologies that could be suitable for use at Australian red meat processing sites. It has been de...
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An Energy Management Plan for Red Meat Processing Facilities

An Energy Management Plan for Red Meat Processing Facilities

Oct 12, 2013
This document describes how to develop an Energy Management Plan (EMP) and is tailored for small to medium scale red meat processing facilities, which are defined as having a processing capacity of ...
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National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Red Meat Processing Industry Guidelines

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Red Meat Processing Industry Guidelines

Nov 8, 2012
The purpose of these Red Meat Procesing Industry Guidelines is to provide an industry-wide approach towards greenhouse and energy inventory calculations that is consistent with the principles of the...
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Using Covered Anaerobic Ponds to Treat Abattoir Wastewater, Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Generate Bio Energy

Using Covered Anaerobic Ponds to Treat Abattoir Wastewater, Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Generate Bio Energy

Sep 13, 2011
Wastewater treatment ponds are the preferred method for treating rural municipal wastewater and agricultural wastewater in Australia due to their simplicity to build and operate (Laginestra&nbs...
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Waste to Energy: Alternative uses for Paunch Waste and DAF Sludge Waste Pyrolysis Review

Waste to Energy: Alternative uses for Paunch Waste and DAF Sludge Waste Pyrolysis Review

Mar 10, 2011
Major research is underway to improve abattoir waste management practises, reduce disposal costs, minimise fossil fuel consumption and investigate the potential for abattoir’s to produce ...
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Prime Minister's Task Group on Energy Efficiency

Prime Minister's Task Group on Energy Efficiency

Apr 12, 2010
This report will provide information that can be used to build on future investigations and options relating to energy use and efficiencies within the red meat processing sector.
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Innovation and Energy Management and Reduction

Innovation and Energy Management and Reduction

Dec 3, 2009
Energy consumption in the form of hot water, electricity and gas is a major cost for meat processing plants and is a focus of greenhouse gas emission concerns in Australia. Midfield Meats has signed...
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Training Manual
Red Meat Processing Industry Energy Efficiency Manual

Red Meat Processing Industry Energy Efficiency Manual

Jun 10, 2009
Against a background of rising energy prices and increasing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) commissioned the current Red Meat Processing Industry Ene...
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Recent reports

Process Monitoring for the Australian Meat Industry - A Comparative Industry Trial
Feb 20, 2019

Process Monitoring for the Australian Meat Industry - A Comparative Industry Trial

Development of an engineering maintenance strategy
Jan 19, 2019

Development of an engineering maintenance strategy

The suitability of standard meat conveyor belt materials for CO2 pellet cleaning
Dec 20, 2018

The suitability of standard meat conveyor belt materials for CO2 pellet cleaning

Making the Meat Industry a Safer Place for Workers
Dec 14, 2018

Making the Meat Industry a Safer Place for Workers

Evaluation of electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment technology for meat processors
Nov 30, 2018

Evaluation of electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment technology for meat processors

Can on-site beef dark cutting evaluation (monitoring) be improved and value-added?
Nov 8, 2018

Can on-site beef dark cutting evaluation (monitoring) be improved and value-added?

Condamine Feedlot Solar Project
Mar 5, 2019

Condamine Feedlot Solar Project

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