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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NCMC energy & wastewater options assessment for energy self-sufficiency

Mar 30, 2019

This project involves an investigation into the most optimal wastewater treatment and energy solution(s) available to NCMC's processing and tannery operations at Cassino. The project is the first st...

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Analysis of State-based processing costs

Mar 27, 2019

The objectives of the project were to provide state based red meat (beef) processing costs for NSW and Queensland to support a more detailed understanding of the cost pressures facing red meat proce...

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Cost to Operate and Processing Cost Competitiveness

Mar 20, 2019

This omnibus report combines both the “Cost to Operate” report, released publicly in November 2018, and its companion piece “Processing Cost Competitiveness” &ndash...

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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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Investigation into sensor technologies to manage waste streams and optimise the use of their by-products

Jan 29, 2019

With an employment of less than 10%, the use of sensory technology for remote monitoring and control in the meat processing industry is not widespread. This research project was designed to assist&n...

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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

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

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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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

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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Biogas, Storage and Combustion

Oct 31, 2017

Biogas is the product of anaerobic biological breakdown of organic substances. It is produced by any anaerobic technology when conditions are suitable for methane production and can be generated by ...

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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

Feb 27, 2015

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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

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

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

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

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...