Yarwun Nitrates
Reported emissions vs baseline, 2024–2024
Credit surrenders — Yarwun Nitrates
| Year | Emissions | Baseline | Gap | ACCUs | SMCs | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24–25 | 377 kt | 300 kt | +77 kt | — | — | Pending |
What this means
Yarwun Nitrates is a chemical manufacturing facility operated by ORICA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD in QLD. Like all covered facilities, chemical production processes generate process and energy emissions. Under Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, Yarwun Nitrates must keep its annual emissions below a stepping-down baseline — or purchase carbon credits to cover any overage.
In 2023–24, Yarwun Nitrates reported emissions of 377 kt against a baseline obligation of 300 kt — an overage of 77 kt. The facility has not yet surrendered credits to cover this overage — this may indicate an excess emissions situation or a multi-year arrangement not yet reflected in the published data.
Across the chemical manufacturing sector, 1 of 3 covered facilities reported emissions above their baseline in 2023–24. The table below compares Yarwun Nitrates with other chemical manufacturing facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism.
Chemical Manufacturing facilities — Safeguard Mechanism 2023–24
| Facility | Operator | State | Emissions | vs Baseline | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarwun Nitrates | ORICA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | QLD | 377 kt | +77 kt | Pending |
| Moranbah | Incitec Pivot Limited | QLD | 460 kt | -64 kt | Under baseline |
| Kooragang Island | ORICA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | NSW | 483 kt | -431 kt | Under baseline |
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.