Key Takeaways
- CH4 Global has launched the first commercial-scale facility for Asparagopsis production, marking a milestone in methane-reducing livestock feed.
- The EcoPark facility in Louth Bay, South Australia, uses a pond-based cultivation system that significantly lowers production costs.
- The facility’s first phase includes 10 ponds, with an annual production capacity of 80 metric tons of Asparagopsis, expanding to 100 ponds within a year.
- With additional investment, the EcoPark could expand to 500 ponds, serving hundreds of thousands of cattle daily.
- CH4 Global’s Methane Tamerâ„¢ feed supplement aims to reduce cattle methane emissions while ensuring economic benefits for farmers.
CH4 Global Expands Asparagopsis Production for Methane Reduction
Launch of EcoPark Facility in South Australia
CH4 Global has opened the world’s first commercial-scale facility for Asparagopsis production, a critical development in reducing methane emissions from livestock. The EcoPark facility, located in Louth Bay, South Australia, is designed to scale Asparagopsis cultivation using a cost-effective pond-based system.
This breakthrough method is expected to reduce production costs by up to 90% compared to tank-based cultivation, making methane-reducing feed supplements more affordable and widely available to livestock producers.
“The opening of this facility lays to rest any doubt about whether Asparagopsis production can be scaled to meet commercial demand,” said Steve Meller, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of CH4 Global. “We’ve cracked the code on making methane-reducing feed supplements commercially viable without requiring government subsidies – a crucial step in scaling this important climate solution.”
CH4 Global Expands Methane Tamerâ„¢ Feed Supplement Production
EcoPark’s Growing Capacity and Future Expansion
The initial phase of the EcoPark facility includes 10 large-scale cultivation ponds, each with a 2-million-liter capacity, producing over 80 metric tons of Asparagopsis per year. Within a year, the facility will expand to 100 ponds, allowing CH4 Global to serve 45,000 cattle daily with its Methane Tamerâ„¢ feed supplement.
With further investment, the EcoPark could grow to 500 ponds, significantly increasing production capacity and enabling wider adoption of methane-reducing feed supplements.
Advantages of CH4 Global’s Pond-Based System
CH4 Global’s innovative pond-based approach overcomes traditional scaling challenges in Asparagopsis production, offering:
- Capital costs approximately 90% lower than tank-based cultivation.
- Polytunnel systems for precise growing conditions, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Reduced contamination risks and minimal weather disruptions compared to ocean-based farming.
- Optimized harvest cycles, allowing multiple harvests per year.
- Strategic facility location in temperate zones, minimizing energy costs.
Supporting Climate Action in Agriculture
Methane emissions from cattle contribute 30% of human-driven methane output, with a warming potential over 80 times greater than CO₂ over a 20-year period. CH4 Global estimates that if Methane Tamer™ were adopted by just 10% of the world’s cattle, it would generate climate benefits equivalent to removing 100 million cars from the road.
With the EcoPark facility now operational, CH4 Global is positioned to expand access to economically viable and scalable climate solutions for the global livestock industry.
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