Is Murrin Murrin Operations complying with the Safeguard Mechanism?

Murrin Murrin Operations reported emissions of 524 kt in 2023–24, which exceeded its baseline of 478 kt by 46 kt. The facility used SMCs to cover the overage.

What are Murrin Murrin Operations's emissions compared to its baseline?

In 2023–24, Murrin Murrin Operations reported covered emissions of 524 kt against a net baseline obligation of 478 kt — a shortfall of 46 kt. Data is sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator's annual Safeguard Mechanism published data.

Who operates Murrin Murrin Operations?

Murrin Murrin Operations is operated by MURRIN MURRIN OPERATIONS PTY LTD. It is located in WA and is classified under the Metal Ore Mining sector for the purposes of the Safeguard Mechanism.

Where does Zerra's data for Murrin Murrin Operations come from?

All data for Murrin Murrin Operations is sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator's annual Safeguard Mechanism published data, which is publicly available at cer.gov.au. Zerra reproduces this data in plain English to make it accessible to journalists, researchers, and the general public. Data is updated annually when the CER publishes new figures, typically in February or March.

Metal Ore Mining · WA · Safeguard Mechanism 2023–24

Murrin Murrin Operations

Name: Safeguard Mechanism emissions data — Murrin Murrin Operations
Creator: Clean Energy Regulator
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

MURRIN MURRIN OPERATIONS PTY LTD

📍 WAMetal Ore MiningABN 43 076 717 505Baseline: Calculated baseline

Murrin Murrin Operations reported emissions +46 kt above its baseline in 2023–24. The overage was covered using Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs).

524 kt

2023–24 emissions

478 kt

net baseline obligation

+46 kt

vs baseline

45,593

SMCs surrendered

Emissions history

Reported emissions vs baseline, 2024–2024

Red bars indicate emissions above baseline — covered by carbon credit purchases

Annual compliance record

Credit surrenders — Murrin Murrin Operations

Year	Emissions	Baseline	Gap	ACCUs	SMCs	Compliance
24–25	524 kt	478 kt	+46 kt	—	45,593	SMC buyer

Plain English

What this means

Murrin Murrin Operations is a metal ore mining facility operated by MURRIN MURRIN OPERATIONS PTY LTD in WA. Like all covered facilities, iron ore, gold and base metal mining uses significant diesel and electricity. Under Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, Murrin Murrin Operations must keep its annual emissions below a stepping-down baseline — or purchase carbon credits to cover any overage.

In 2023–24, Murrin Murrin Operations reported emissions of 524 kt against a baseline obligation of 478 kt — an overage of 46 kt. The facility covered the overage using 45,593 Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) — credits generated by other covered facilities that came in under their own baselines.

Across the metal ore mining sector, 8 of 8 covered facilities reported emissions above their baseline in 2023–24. The table below compares Murrin Murrin Operations with other metal ore mining facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism.

Other facilities — Metal Ore Mining

Metal Ore Mining facilities — Safeguard Mechanism 2023–24

Facility	Operator	State	Emissions	vs Baseline	Compliance
Brockman 2 / Nammuldi Mines	Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited	WA	312 kt	+127 kt	ACCU buyer
NMK01 Nickel West Mt Keith Facility	BHP NICKEL WEST PTY LTD	WA	201 kt	+101 kt	ACCU buyer
Brockman 4 Mine	Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited	WA	236 kt	+94 kt	ACCU buyer
Fimiston Operations	KALGOORLIE CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINES PTY LTD	WA	230 kt	+93 kt	ACCU buyer
Mount Isa Mines Copper and Zinc Operations	MOUNT ISA MINES LIMITED	QLD	410 kt	+82 kt	ACCU buyer
Paraburdoo Mine	Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited	WA	164 kt	+64 kt	ACCU buyer
Telfer Gold Mine	Newcrest Mining Limited	WA	354 kt	+63 kt	ACCU buyer
Solomon Mine	FMG SOLOMON PTY LTD	WA	452 kt	+62 kt	ACCU + SMC

← All Safeguard facilities

Source: Clean Energy Regulator — Safeguard Mechanism published data 2023–24 · All figures in tCO₂-e · Methodology · Data updated annually on CER release
All data sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator (Australian Government). Zerra is an independent data platform and is not affiliated with any listed facility or operator.

## Safeguard Mechanism data — Murrin Murrin Operations
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Facility | Murrin Murrin Operations |
| Operator | MURRIN MURRIN OPERATIONS PTY LTD |
| State | WA |
| Sector | Metal Ore Mining |
| Reporting year | 2023–24 |
| Covered emissions | 524 kt |
| Baseline | 478 kt |
| Compliance gap | +46 kt |
| ACCUs surrendered | — |
| SMCs surrendered | 45,593 |
| SMCs generated | — |
| Compliance method | smc |
| Multi-year monitoring period | No |
| Baseline type | Calculated baseline |
| Data source | Clean Energy Regulator, Australian Government |
| Last updated | 2026-04-07 |