Contents
Chapter 1 · Introductory
Part 1.1 · Preliminary
1 Name#
This instrument is the Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Methodology Determination 2025.
3 Authority#
This instrument is made under section 29 of the Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Act 2024.
4 Definitions#
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
In this instrument:
alloying metal means magnesium, silicon, copper, iron, manganese or zinc.
aluminium production pathway: see subsection 42(1).
batch period, for a batch of a product, means the period from the time when production of the batch commenced until the time the last part of the batch left the production gate for the product.
biogas has the same meaning as in the NGER Regulations.
biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway: see subsection 60(1).
biomethane has the same meaning as in the NGER Regulations.
biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway: see subsection 62(1).
carbon dioxide equivalence has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.
CHP emission allocation method means any the following methods as set out in Section II of the CHP Tool:
(a)the efficiency method;
(b)the energy content method;
(c)the work potential method.
CHP plant (short for combined heat and power plant) means a power plant that generates:
(a)electricity; and
(b)heat, cooling or both heat and cooling.
CO2-e: see carbon dioxide equivalence.
combustion, of a feedstock, includes oxidation of the feedstock.
compressed natural gas has the same meaning as in the NGER Regulations.
conditioning, a gas, includes the following:
(a)stripping impurities;
(b)drying;
(c)compressing;
(d)pumping;
(e)cooling.
co-product reduction in emissions intensity: see section 8.
dedicated pipeline, for the transport of a product, means a pipeline that only transports that product.
delivered emissions intensity: see section 6.
dry metric tonne, of iron ore, means:
electrolysis production module: see subsection 25(2).
end of the delivery module, for a delivery module, is the point at which the delivery module has been completed.
externally sourced iron ore means iron ore that has been acquired from an input supplier.
feedstock pre-treatment production module is the process of pre-treating a feedstock.
final delivery module, for a batch of a product, means the delivery module immediately prior to the delivery gate for the product.
gas conditioning production module is the process of conditioning a gas.
(a)has the same meaning as in the NGER Measurement Determination; and
(b)includes a feedstock that is a gaseous fuel as defined in that determination.
Global Warming Potential, for a kind of greenhouse gas, is the value specified as the Global Warming Potential for that greenhouse gas in the table in section 2.02 of the NGER Regulations.
hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway: see subsection 25(1).
input includes:
(a)for a production pathway—anything used in the production of the product; and
(b)for a delivery module—anything used for:
(i)storing the product; or
(ii)transporting the product; or
(iii)both transporting and storing the product.
input supplier means:
(a)in relation to a production pathway–a person who:
(i)supplies an input for use in the production pathway for a product; and
(ii)is not the holder of the production profile for that product;
(b)in relation to a delivery module—a person who:
(i)supplies an input for use in the delivery module for a product; and
(ii)is not the holder of the delivery profile for the delivery module for the product.
interim delivery module, for a batch of a product, means a delivery module that is not a final delivery module for the product.
intermediate storage tank production module, for a product, is the process of storing the product in a vessel.
(a)means ore from which hematite, magnetite or any other type of mineral of iron oxide can be extracted; and
(b)includes any impurities contained in the ore.
iron ore production pathway: see subsection 80(1).
Leak Detection and Repair program or LDAR program means a system of procedures used at a facility to monitor, locate and repair leaking components in order to minimise emissions.
liquefied natural gas has the same meaning as in the NGER Regulations.
(a)has the same meaning as in the NGER Measurement Determination; and
(b)includes a feedstock that is a liquid fuel as defined in that determination.
NGAF means the document titled National Greenhouse Accounts Factors published by the Department as existing from time to time.
Note: The NGAF could in 2026 be viewed on the Department’s website (https://www.dcceew.gov.au).
NGER Measurement Determination means the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008.
NGER Method 2 sampling: see section 14A.
NGER Method 3 sampling: see section 14A.
NGER Regulations means the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008.
parameter includes:
(a)an input or output for a production pathway; and
(b)an input or output for a delivery module; and
(c)a factor.
petroleum based greases has the same meaning as in the NGER Measurement Determination.
petroleum based oils has the same meaning as in Part 2.4 of the NGER Measurement Determination.
pipeline delivery module, for a product, means transporting the product by dedicated pipeline, including the injecting of the product into the pipeline.
post-consumer scrap aluminium means aluminium recovered from a product that has been used.
post-production emissions intensity: see section 7.
production emissions intensity: see section 9.
(a)means aluminium diverted from the waste stream of a manufacturing process; but
(b)does not include material mentioned in paragraph (a) produced by the holder of the production profile.
pre-treatment, of a feedstock, is the process of preparing the feedstock for use and includes any of the following processes:
(a)crushing or milling;
(b)shredding;
(c)sorting;
(d)washing;
(e)drying;
(f)pelletising;
(g)pre-heating.
primary size reduction, of a feedstock, means reducing the size of a feedstock to produce coarse particles, including by use of any of the following techniques:
(a)shredding;
(b)chipping;
(c)crushing.
primary type of mineral iron oxide, in relation to iron ore, is the type of mineral iron oxide contained in the ore in the largest amount.
production emissions intensity: see section 5.
secondary size reduction, of a feedstock, means reducing the size of a feedstock to produce fine particles, including by milling the feedstock.
(a)has the same meaning as in the NGER Measurement Determination; and
(b)includes a feedstock that is a solid fuel as defined in that determination.
stationary energy purposes has the same meaning as in subsection 2.20(2) of the NGER Measurement Determination.
storage vessel delivery module, for a product, means storing the product in a storage vessel.
transport energy purposes has the same meaning as in subsection 2.20(2) of the NGER Measurement Determination.
vehicle delivery module, for a product:
(a)means transporting the product by vehicle; and
(b)includes loading and unloading the product from the vehicle for the purposes of transporting it.
5 Meaning of production emissions intensity#
The production emissions intensity, for a batch of a product specified in column 2 of an item in the table below, is the emissions intensity of the batch worked out in accordance with the section specified in column 3 for that item.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Production pathway | Relevant section |
| 1 | Hydrogen | Section 30 |
| 2 | Aluminium | Section 51 |
| 3 | Methane | Section 68 |
| 4 | Iron ore | Section 87 |
6 Meaning of delivered emissions intensity#
The delivered emissions intensity, for the transported quantity of a batch of a product specified in column 2 of an item in the table below, is the emissions intensity worked out in accordance with the section specified in column 3 for that item.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Production pathway | Relevant section |
| 1 | Hydrogen | Section 31 |
| 2 | Aluminium | Section 52 |
| 3 | Methane | Section 69 |
| 4 | Iron ore | Section 88 |
7 Meaning of post-production emissions intensity#
The post-production emissions intensity, for the transported quantity of a batch of a product specified in column 2 of an item in the table below, is the emissions intensity worked out in accordance with the section specified in column 3 for that item.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Production pathway | Relevant section |
| 1 | Hydrogen | Section 32 |
| 2 | Aluminium | Section 53 |
| 3 | Methane | Section 70 |
| 4 | Iron ore | Section 89 |
8 Meaning of co-product reduction in emissions intensityand co-product#
(1)The co-product reduction in emissions intensity, for a batch of a product produced in accordance with the production pathway specified in column 4 of an item in the table below, is the emissions intensity worked out in accordance with the section specified in column 5 for that item.
(2)The product specified in column 3 of an item in the table below is a co-product for the product specified in column 2 of that item if produced in accordance with the production pathway in column 4 of that item.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Product | Co-product | Production pathway | Relevant section |
| 1 | Hydrogen | Oxygen | Hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway | Section 33 |
Part 1.2 · Methodology parameters and requirements
9 Monitoring and measuring requirements—general#
(1)A parameter is monitored or measured in accordance with this section if the parameter is monitored or measured using:
(a)the direct measurement method in subsection (2); or
(b)a method mentioned in subsection (3).
Direct measurement method
(2)For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), the parameter must be monitored or measured:
(a)directly using calibrated measuring equipment; or
(b)by calculating the value of the parameter using one or more variables that are monitored or measured directly using calibrated measuring equipment.
Example: For the purposes of paragraph (b), calculating the mass of a gas in a storage tank by directly measuring the temperature and pressure of the gas using calibrated measuring equipment.
(3)For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), a parameter may be monitored or measured in accordance with this section using:
(a)the invoice method in subsection (4) if the parameter is:
(i)mentioned in column 2 of an item in the table in Part 1 of Schedule 2; and
(ii)an input acquired because of a commercial transaction; or
(b)if the parameter is mentioned in column 2 of an item in the table in Part 2 of Schedule 2—the mapping tool method in subsection (5).
Invoice method
(4)For the purposes of paragraph (3)(a), the parameter must be:
(b)if the parameter cannot be accounted for using supplier invoices—monitored or measured using a combination of:
(i)evidence provided by supplier invoices; and
(ii)direct measurement using the method in subsection (2) of related variables to enable the accurate calculation of the part not accounted for using supplier invoices.
Example: The parameter Qwater,x,b in subsection 17(1) is the quantity of water used for a production pathway. If the water has been acquired because of a commercial transaction, subsection (4) provides that the quantity may be evidenced using invoices issued by the vendor of the water. If a small part of the invoiced amount has not been used for the production pathway for the batch, paragraph (4)(b) provides that the amount of unused water may be directly measured using calibrated measuring equipment and then deducted from the invoiced amount to calculate the amount of water used for the batch. Measuring the smaller portion of water allowed the use of a flow meter that caters to low flows rather than large flows.
Mapping tool method
(5)For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), a distance required to be monitored or measured for the purposes of the parameter must be estimated using a tool designed to estimate the distance of a route taken by a vehicle between 2 or more places.
Example: The National Key Freight Routes Map application published by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sport and the Arts may be used to estimate the distance of key road and rail routes within Australia.
Note: The National Key Freight Routes Map could in 2026 be viewed on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sport and the Arts’ website (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/).
(6)In this section:
calibrated measuring equipment means monitoring or measuring equipment calibrated:
(a)to monitor or measure one or more physical properties in accordance with:
(ii)a measurement requirement under an equivalent standard for that physical property (however described); and
(b)if the monitoring or measuring equipment cannot be calibrated in accordance with paragraph (a)—by an accredited technician at intervals, and using methods, that are in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
Examples: In subparagraph (a)(ii), physical properties include weight, length, mass, temperature, pressure and volume.
9A General principles for formulas and methods#
(1)This section applies if:
(a)this instrument provides alternative methods or formulas for a person to comply with a requirement; and
(b)it is reasonably practicable for the person to use more than one of the methods or formulas.
Example: To determine the emissions associated with the use of a gas the person has purchased from an input supplier, the person has a choice of calculating the volume of gas by direct measurement or by invoice method. The person suspects that the information provided in the invoice is inaccurate and already has calibrated measuring equipment capable of directly measuring the volume of gas for the purposes of calculating emissions.
(2)The person must use the formula or method, the use of which would best apply the following principles:
(a)transparency—information used to work out the formula or method is documented and verifiable;
(b)comparability—the formula or method is one that:
(i)would be performed by persons in corresponding, or substantially corresponding industries; and
(ii)best conforms to what is commonly accepted as standard for the production pathway, including Australian Standards, or international standards;
(c)integrity—information used to work out the formula or method is credible and traceable, including where that information has been obtained from another person;
(d)accuracy—the formula or method is worked out in a way that minimises uncertainties by employing accurate methods that comply with the latest available scientific evidence.
10 Incorporated material#
(1)This section applies if a provision of this instrument applies, adopts or incorporates, with or without modification, any matter contained in an instrument or other writing (the incorporated material) in respect of a batch of a product.
(2)Unless otherwise specified in this instrument, the incorporated material is applied, adopted or incorporated as in force or existing at the start of the batch period.
Example: For the formula in subsection 15(4), the parameter EFelec,scope 2 is determined in accordance with the NGER Measurement Determination as in force at the start of the relevant batch period.
(3)If the incorporated material is inconsistent with a provision of this instrument, that provision prevails to the extent of the inconsistency unless otherwise specified in this instrument.
11 Scope 1 emission factors#
Determining the scope 1 emission factor
(1)For the parameter EFfj, the scope 1 emission factor for carbon dioxide, methane or nitrous oxide released from the combustion of a fuel in the circumstances specified in an item in column 2 of the table below is determined in accordance with the provision of the NGER Measurement Determination specified in column 3 for that item.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| Item | Circumstances | Provision of the NGER Measurement Determination |
| 1 | Combustion of solid fuels. | Part 1 of Schedule 1 |
| 2 | Combustion of gaseous fuels. | Part 2 of Schedule 1 |
| 3 | Combustion of petroleum based oils or petroleum based greases. | Part 3 of Schedule 1 |
| 4 | Combustion of liquid fuels, other than petroleum based oils and petroleum based greases. | Part 3 of Schedule 1 |
| 5 | Combustion of gaseous or liquid fuels for transport energy purposes. | Division 4.1 of Part 4 of Schedule 1 |
| 6 | Combustion of liquid fuels by vehicles manufactured after 2004. | Division 4.2 of Part 4 of Schedule 1 |
| 7 | Combustion of liquid fuels by trucks that meet the design standards mentioned in column 3 of the table in Division 4.3 of Part 4 of Schedule 1 of the NGER Measurement Determination. | Division 4.3 of Part 4 of Schedule 1 |
Missing scope 1 emission factors
(2)Subsection (3) applies if:
(a)a calculation in this instrument includes the parameter EFfj for a fuel type (the relevant fuel); and
(b)the emission factor for a greenhouse gas type released from the use of the relevant fuel cannot be determined in accordance with subsection (1).
Example: The calculation in subsection 16(5) includes the parameter EFfj. The fuel type use to produce the batch is acetylene gas, a gaseous fuel used. When this instrument commenced, the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination did not contain an emission factor for acetylene gas.
(3)The emission factor for the relevant fuel which may be used for the purposes of the parameter EFfj in the calculation is the scope 1 emission factor determined in accordance with subsection (1) for a fuel type with:
(a)the same state of matter as the relevant fuel; and
(b)if the relevant fuel does not have biogenic carbon content—no biogenic carbon content; and
(c)the closest comparable carbon content to the relevant fuel; and
(d)if more than one fuel type satisfies paragraphs (a) to (c) for the relevant fuel—the closest comparable energy content factor to the relevant fuel.
Example: The relevant fuel is acetylene gas combusted. When this instrument commenced, the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination (the Table) did not contain an emission factor for acetylene gas. Acetylene gas has zero biogenic carbon content. All the gaseous fuels in the Table similarly have no biogenic carbon content. Acetylene gas has a carbon content of 1.016 × 10-3 tC/m3. The fuel with the closest comparable carbon content in the Table is ethane, which has a carbon content of 0.97 × 10-3 tC/m3. There is only one fuel in the Table which satisfies paragraphs (a) to (c) for acetylene gas, which means paragraph (d) does not apply. The scope 1 emission factor for ethane can therefore be used for the purposes of the parameter in the calculation.
Note: Schedule 3 to the NGER Measurement Determination sets out the carbon content for certain fuels.
(4)For paragraph (3)(d), the energy content factor for the fuel is worked out in accordance with section 13.
(5)In this section:
biogenic carbon means carbon derived from plants or animals, but does not include peat or fossil carbon embedded in the earth.
12 Scope 3 emission factors#
Determining the scope 3 emission factor
(1)For the purposes of the parameter EFscope 3,f, the scope 3 emission factor for the consumption of a feedstock or fuel (f) is:
(a)if there is a registered PGO certificate in respect of the feedstock or fuel—the delivered emissions intensity on the PGO certificate; or
(b)in any other case—one of the following:
(i)for the consumption of a liquid fuel—the emission factor mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 7 of Schedule 1 for the fuel type mentioned in column 2 of that item;
(ii)for the consumption of natural gas (other than compressed or liquefied natural gas) in an area connected to a natural gas distribution pipeline—the emission factor mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 9 of Schedule 1 for the State or Territory where the consumption occurs mentioned in column 2 of that item;
(iii)for the consumption of natural gas (other than compressed or liquefied natural gas) in an area connected to a natural gas transmission pipeline—the emission factor mentioned in column 4 of an item in the table in Part 9 of Schedule 1 for the State or Territory where the consumption occurs mentioned in column 2 of that item;
(iv)for the consumption of compressed or liquefied natural gas—the emission factor mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 10 of Schedule 1 for the fuel combusted mentioned in column 2 of that item;
(v)for any other feedstock or fuel—determined in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(b)(v), the scope 3 emission factor is calculated as follows:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇=𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅+𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕
where:
EFscope 3,f,prod is the scope 3 emission factor for the production of the feedstock or fuel (f) determined as follows
(a)for the supply of gaseous feedstock or fuel, other than natural gas—the emission factor mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 8 of Schedule 1 for the feedstock type mentioned in column 2 of that item; and
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2), the EFscope 3,f,transport is calculated as follows:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕=𝑫𝒇×𝑬𝑭𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕,𝒇
where:
Df, the distance in kilometres the feedstock or fuel (f) is transported to the location at which it is used in the production pathway, monitored and measured in accordance with section 9, is:
(a)for transport by pipeline—the length of the pipeline system; and
(b)for transport by vehicle—the distance from the location where the feedstock or fuel originated.
EFtransport,f is the emission factor mentioned in:
(a)for transport by pipeline—column 3 of an item in the table in Part 5 of Schedule 1 for the type of gaseous feedstock or fuel mentioned in column 2 of that item; and
(b)for transport by vehicle—column 3 of an item in the table in Part 3 of Schedule 1 for the type of vehicle mentioned in column 2 of that item used to transport the feedstock or fuel (f).
Missing scope 3 emission factors
(4)Subsection (5) applies if:
(b)that parameter cannot be determined in accordance with subsection (1); and
(d)a table in Schedule 1 provides an emission factor for the relevant feedstock or fuel that is “Not estimated”.
Example: The calculation in subsection 16A(2) includes the parameter EFscope 3,f which, for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the parameter, is the scope 3 emission factor for the feedstock used for the production pathway for the batch (b)). The fuel combusted is a biogenic-based product. The table in Part 7 of Schedule 1 lists Biogenic-based products with an emission factor that is “Not estimated”. Subsection (5) may be used to determine the value of the scope 3 emission factor.
(5)The emission factor for the relevant feedstock or fuel which may be used for the purposes of the parameter EFscope 3,f in the calculation is:
(a)if the relevant feedstock or fuel is provided by an input supplier and the input supplier provides an emission factor for the feedstock or fuel—the factor provided; or
(b)in any other case—the scope 3 emission factor determined in accordance with subsection (1) for a feedstock or fuel with:
(i)the same state of matter as the relevant feedstock or fuel; and
(ii)either:
(B)in any other case—the closest comparable carbon content to the relevant feedstock or fuel.
Note: Schedule 3 to the NGER Measurement Determination sets out the carbon content for certain feedstocks and fuels.
(6)For the purposes of sub-subparagraph (5)(b)(ii)(A), the energy content factor for the relevant feedstock or fuel is worked out in accordance with section 13.
(7)In this section:
natural gas has the same meaning as in the NGER Regulations.
natural gas distribution pipelines has the same meaning as in the NGER Measurement Determination.
natural gas transmission pipeline has the same meaning as in the NGER Measurement Determination.
13 Energy content factor#
(1)For the parameter ECf, the energy content factor for a fuel type (f) measured in the manner specified in the description of column 2 of an item in the following table is determined in accordance with column 3 of that item.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Fuel type and unit of measurement | Energy content factor |
| 1 | Solid fuels measured in tonnes. | The energy content factor, in gigajoules per tonne, is either:(a) as mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination; or(b) estimated by analysis in accordance with the standard indicated for that energy content factor in Schedule 2 to the NGER Measurement Determination or an equivalent standard. |
| 2 | Gaseous fuels measured in cubic metres. | The energy content factor, in gigajoules per cubic metre, is either:(a) as mentioned in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination; or(b) subject to subsection 13(2), estimated by analysis under Subdivision 2.3.3.2 of the NGER Measurement Determination. |
| 3 | Gaseous fuels measured in gigajoules. | The energy content factor is 1. |
| 4 | Liquid fuels measured in kilolitres. | The energy content factor, in gigajoules per kilolitre, is:(a) for stationary energy purposes—as mentioned in Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination; or(b) for transport energy purposes—as mentioned in Division 4.1 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination; or(c) estimated by analysis under Subdivision 2.4.3.2 of the NGER Measurement Determination. |
| 5 | Sulphur measured in tonnes. | The energy content factor for sulphur mentioned in Part 7 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination, in gigajoules per tonne. |
| 6 | Hydrogen measured in kilograms. | The energy content factor is 0.142 gigajoules per kilogram. |
| 7 | Plantation forestry residue in kilograms. | The energy content factor, in gigajoules per tonne, is:(a) if the moisture content of the plantation forestry residue, calculated on a wet basis, is 20% or less—the energy content factor for dry wood mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination; or(b) in any other case—the energy content factor for green and air dried wood mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination. |
| 8 | Native forestry residue in kilograms. | The energy content factor, in gigajoules per tonne, is:(a) if the moisture content of the native forestry residue, calculated on a wet basis, is 20% or less—the energy content factor for dry wood mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination; or(b) in any other case—the energy content factor for green and air dried wood mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination. |
Application of Subdivision 2.3.3.2 of the NGER Measurement Determination
(2)When estimating the energy content by analysis under Subdivision 2.3.3.2 of the NGER Measurement Determination for the purposes of paragraph (b) of column 3 of item 2 of the table above:
(a)item 2 of the table in section 2.25 of the NGER Measurement Determination does not apply; and
(b)all gaseous fuels (including fugitive emissions) other than pipeline quality gases must be analysed at least monthly.
14 Incomplete data set for the parameter ‘y’ (year)#
(1)This section applies if the holder of the delivery profile does not have the data required for the period specified by the parameter y (year) for the purposes of the calculations in the following provisions:
(a)subsection 20(2);
(b)subsection 22(4);
(c)subsection 22(5);
(d)subsection 38(3);
(e)subsection 38(4).;
(f)subsection 75(3);
(g)subsection 75(4);
(h)subsection 85(4);
(i)subsection 85(5);
(j)subsection 86(4);
(k)subsection 86(5);
(l)subsection 93(2).
(2)For the purposes of the calculation, the period specified by the parameter y (year) is the period that:
(a)includes the entire period for which the holder of the delivery profile has the data required for the period specified by the parameter y (year) for the purposes of the calculation; and
Example: The parameter Qstore,y in the calculation in subsection 22(4) requires the quantity of all products stored in the storage vessel for the duration of the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started. If the holder of the delivery profile does not have the data for that entire period, subsection (2)(a) provides that the period specified by the parameter y (year) includes the entire period for which the holder has that data.
(b)starts on the day which is at least one month, but not more than 12 months, before the start of the batch period; and
(c)ends on the day before the start of the batch period.
Example 1: The delivery module commenced operation on 15 March 2026. The batch period commenced on 18 September 2026. The holder of the delivery profile has the data required for entire period of operation. Year (y) is the period beginning on 15 March 2026 and ending on 17 September 2026.
Example 2: The delivery module commenced operation on 15 August 2025. The batch period commenced on 18 September 2026. The holder of the delivery profile has the data required for entire period of operation. The delivery module has been in operation for more than 12 months but has not been in operation for the full financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started. Year (y) is the period beginning on 17 September 2025 and ending on 17 September 2026.
14A NGER Method 2 and 3 sampling and analysis#
NGER Method 2 sampling
(1)If a provision of this instrument provides for a parameter to be determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling, sampling and analysis must be done in accordance with the method set out in the following provisions of the NGER Measurement Determination:
(a)for a solid fuel or an ash—subject to subsection (2), Subdivision 2.2.3.3;
(b)for a gaseous fuel—subject to subsection (3), Subdivision 2.3.3.2;
(c)for a liquid fuel—Subdivision 2.4.3.2.
(2)When sampling and analysing a solid fuel or an ash in accordance with Subdivision 2.2.3.3 of the NGER Measurement Determination for the purposes of paragraph (1)(a):
(a)subsection 2.10(1) of that Subdivision does not apply; and
(3)When sampling and analysing a gaseous fuel in accordance with Subdivision 2.3.3.2 of the NGER Measurement Determination for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b):
(a)item 2 of the table in section 2.25 of the NGER Measurement Determination does not apply; and
(b)all gaseous fuels (including fugitive emissions) other than pipeline quality gases must be analysed at least monthly.
NGER Method 3 sampling
(4)If a provision of this instrument provides for a parameter to be determined in accordance with NGER Method 3 sampling, sampling and analysis must be done in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling subject to the following provisions of the NGER Measurement Determination:
(a)for a solid fuel—subsections 2.12(2), (3) and (4);
(b)for a gaseous fuel—subsections 2.26(2), (3) and (4);
(c)for a liquid fuel—subsections 2.47(2), (3) and (4).
Chapter 2 · Common source emissions
Note: This chapter contains methods for calculating emissions that are common to different production pathways and delivery modules.
Part 2.1 · Common production emissions
15 Electricity supply and use#
Supplied electricity
(1)The emissions from electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b), Eelec,market,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕,𝒃=ሺ𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆,𝒃−𝑸𝒓𝒆𝒄,𝒃ቁ×𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄
where:
Qeligible,b is the eligible quantity of electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) in kilowatt hours, worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
Qrec,b, the quantity of electricity used for the production pathway for the batch (b) in kilowatt hours in respect of which a Renewable Energy Certificate has been surrendered, is either:
(a)if the amount worked out in accordance with subsection (3) is less than or equal to Qeligible,b—that amount; or
EFelec is the emission factor for the electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e per kilowatt hour worked out in accordance with subsection (4).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), Qeligible,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆,𝒃=𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕,𝒃−𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒆𝒙,𝒃×𝟏𝟎𝟎%−𝑹𝑷𝑷+𝑱𝑹𝑷𝑷+𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒆𝒙,𝒃×𝟏𝟎𝟎%−𝑱𝑹𝑷𝑷
where:
Qelec,market,b is the quantity of purchased or acquired electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) in kilowatt hours, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qelec,ex,b is the quantity of exempt electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) in kilowatt hours worked out in accordance with subsection (5).
RPP is the renewable power percentage for the calendar year in which the batch period started.
JRPP is the Jurisdictional Renewable Power Percentage as a percentage for:
(a)the State or Territory where the production profile is located; and
(b)the financial year in which the batch period started.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1), Qrec,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒓𝒆𝒄,𝒃=ሺ𝑹𝑬𝑪𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒓,𝒃−𝑹𝑬𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒍,𝒃ቁ×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎
where:
RECsurr,b is the quantity of electricity used for the production pathway for the batch (b) in respect of which a Renewable Energy Certificate has been surrendered in megawatt hours.
REChol,b is the quantity of electricity generated by the holder of the production profile and used for the production pathway for the batch (b) in respect of which a Renewable Energy Certificate has been, or is expected to be, created in megawatt hours.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (1), EFelec is worked out using the following formula:
Note: The emission factor for the supplied market that is worked out in accordance with subsection (4) is commonly referred to as the “residual mix factor”.
𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄=𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆2+𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3
where:
EFelec,scope 2 the scope 2 residual mix factor in kilograms of CO2-e per kilowatt hour, is:
(a)if the electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) was generated in Western Australia—the value in column 3 of the table in Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination for the South West Interconnected System in Western Australia; and
(b)in any other case—the value in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination for the State or Territory or grid description mentioned in column 1 of that item where the electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) was generated.
EFelec,scope 3, the scope 3 emission factor for purchased or acquired electricity in kilograms of CO2-e per kilowatt hour, is 0.11.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (2), Qelec,ex,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒆𝒙,𝒃=𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒆𝒙,𝒚𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕,𝒚×𝑸𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕,𝒃
where:
Qelec,ex,y is the quantity of purchased or acquired electricity supplied to the holder of the production profile for the year (y) in megawatt hours monitored or measured in accordance with section 9 that:
(b)has been acquired under an acquisition that is not a relevant acquisition within the meaning of section 31 of the REE Act.
Qelec,market,y is the quantity of purchased or acquired electricity supplied to the holder of the production profile for the year (y) in megawatt hours, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qelec,market,b is the quantity of purchased or acquired electricity supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) in kilowatt hours, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
y is either:
(a)the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started; or
(b)the calendar year immediately prior to the calendar year in which the batch period started.
(6)In this section:
Jurisdictional Renewable Power Percentage, for a State or Territory for a financial year, means the percentage known as the jurisdictional renewable power percentage for the State or Territory for the financial year published in the NGAF.
Renewable Energy Certificate means a certificate that:
(a)is one of the following:
(i)a large-scale generation certificate surrendered under section 28A of the REE Act, other than a certificate:
(B)surrendered to meet a liable entity’s obligations under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part 5 or section 95 of that Act; or
(b)is not in respect of electricity that was generated more than 1 year before the start of the batch period.
renewable power percentage has the same meaning as in the REE Act.
surrendered means:
(a)for a REGO certificate—retired under section 107 of the Act; and
(b)for a large-scale generation certificate—surrendered under the REE Act.
16 Fuel supply and combustion#
(1)The emissions from fuel supplied and combusted for the production pathway for the batch (b) Efuel,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒃=𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒇,𝒃−𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝑪𝑯𝑷,𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆
where:
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), Efuel,f,b, is calculated as follows:
𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒇,𝒃=𝑸𝒇,𝒃×𝑬𝑪𝒇×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇+𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇×𝑼𝑪𝒇
where:
Qf,b is the quantity of the fuel type (f) combusted for the production pathway for the batch (b), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
ECf is the energy content factor for the fuel type (f) determined in accordance with section 13.
EFscope 1,f is the scope 1 emission factor for the fuel type (f) in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule worked out using either:
(a)for a fuel type that is a solid fuel—either:
(i)the default values scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (8); or
(ii)the carbon sampled scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (9); or
(b)in any other case—the default values scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (8).
EFscope 3,f, the scope 3 emission factor for the fuel type (f) is:
(a)if the fuel type (f) is produced within the production pathway for the product—zero; or
(b)in any other case—determined in accordance with section 12.
UC, the unit conversion factor, is:
(a)for a fuel mentioned in Part 6 of Schedule 1—1,000 divided by ECf; and
(b)for hydrogen for which there is a registered PGO certificate—1 divided by ECf; and
(c)in any other case—1.
Note For the equation in this subsection, all emissions factors must be on a per GJ basis.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1), Efuel,CHP,outside, is calculated as follows:
𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝑪𝑯𝑷,𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆=𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒔,𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒃+𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒆,𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒃×𝑸𝒇,𝑪𝑯𝑷,𝒃×𝑬𝑪𝒇×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇+𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇×𝑼𝑪𝒇
where:
ECf is the energy content factor for the fuel type (f) determined in accordance with section 13.
EFscope 1,f is the scope 1 emission factor for the fuel type (f) in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule worked out using either:
(a)for a fuel type that is a solid fuel—the carbon sampled scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (9); or
(b)in any other case—the default values scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (8).
EFscope 3,f is the scope 3 emission factor for the fuel type (f) determined in accordance with section 12.
UC, the unit conversion factor, is:
(a)for a fuel mentioned in Part 6 of Schedule 1—1,000 divided by ECf; and
(b)in any other case—1.
Note UC is required because the units of EFscope 3,f are per kg for solid fuels, and per GJ for gaseous and liquid fuels. For this equation, all EF must be on a per GJ basis.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (3), CHPs,out,b, is calculated as follows:
𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒔,𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒃=1−𝑸𝒔,𝒃𝑸𝒔,𝑪𝑯𝑷,𝒃×𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒔,𝒃
where:
Qs,b is the quantity of steam generated by the CHP plant that is used for the batch (b), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (3), CHPe,out,b, is calculated as follows:
𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒆,𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒃=1−𝑸𝒆,𝒃𝑸𝒆,𝑪𝑯𝑷,𝒃×𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒆,𝒃
where:
Qe,b is the quantity of electricity generated by the CHP plant that is used for the batch (b), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
(6)For the purposes of subsection (4), CHPs,b, determined in accordance with the CHP Tool using a CHP emission allocation method, is:
(b)for the energy content method—the fraction of total emissions to allocate to the steam energy stream worked out in accordance with that method;
(c)for the work potential method—the fraction of total emissions to allocate to the steam energy stream worked out in accordance with that method.
(7)For the purposes of subsection (5), CHPe,b, determined in accordance with the CHP Tool using a CHP emission allocation method, is:
(b)the energy content method—the fraction of total emissions to allocate to the electricity energy stream worked out in accordance with that method;
(c)the work potential method—the fraction of total emissions to allocate to the electricity energy stream worked out in accordance with that method.
Default values scope 1 emission factor calculation
(8)For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), EFscope 1,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇=𝑬𝑭𝒇𝒋𝒇
where:
EFfj is the scope 1 emission factor for each greenhouse gas type (j) released from the combustion of the fuel type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule of fuel type (f), determined in accordance with section 11.
Carbon sampled scope 1 emission factor calculation
(9)For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), EFscope 1,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆𝟏,𝒇=𝑬𝑭𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒐𝒙,𝒇𝑬𝑪𝒇×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎+𝑬𝑭𝒇𝒋𝒋
where:
EFCO2ox,f is the carbon dioxide emission factor for the fuel type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of fuel worked out in accordance with subsection (10).
ECf is the energy content factor for the fuel type (f) determined in accordance with section 13.
EFfj is the scope 1 emission factor for each greenhouse gas type (j) (other than carbon dioxide) released from the combustion of the fuel type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule of fuel type (f), determined in accordance with section 11.
Note: The scope 1 emission factor for carbon dioxide is already accounted for using the EFCO2ox,f over ECf term and therefore is disregarded when determining EFfj in accordance with section 11.
(10)For the purposes of subsection (9), the carbon dioxide emission factor for the fuel type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of fuel, EFCO2ox,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒐𝒙,𝒇=𝑪𝒂𝒓,𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑪𝒂×𝑨𝒂𝒓,𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑪𝒂×𝟏𝟎𝟎×𝟑.𝟔𝟔𝟒
where:
Car,f is the carbon in fuel type (f) as a percentage, worked out in accordance with subsection (11).
Ca is the percentage of carbon in the ash, being the weighted average of fly ash and furnace ash, determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Aar,f is the amount of ash in fuel type (f) as a percentage of the ‘as received’ mass of the fuel determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
(11)For the purposes of subsection (10), carbon in fuel type (f), Car,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑪𝒂𝒓,𝒇=𝑪𝒅𝒂𝒇,𝒇×𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑴𝒂𝒓,𝒇−𝑨𝒂𝒓,𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎
where:
Cdaf,f is the amount of carbon in fuel type (f) as a percentage of the dry ash free mass of the fuel determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Mar,f is the amount of moisture in fuel type (f) as a percentage of the ‘as received’ mass of the fuel determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Aar,f is the amount of ash in fuel type (f) as a percentage of the ‘as received’ mass of the fuel determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
16A Feedstock supply#
(1)The emissions associated with feedstocks used for production of the batch (b), Ef,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒇,𝒃=𝑸𝒇,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆𝟑,𝒇𝒇
where:
Qf,b is the quantity of feedstock (f) used for the production pathway for the batch (b) in the relevant unit, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFscope 3,f is the scope 3 emission factor for the feedstock (f) in kilograms of CO2-e per the relevant unit, worked out in accordance with section 12.
(2)In this section:
feedstock means:
(a)in relation to a production pathway for aluminium—pre-consumer and post-consumer scrap aluminium; and
(b)in relation to a production pathway for iron ore—externally sourced iron ore; and
(c)in relation to a production pathway for methane—a feedstock or fuel type mentioned in an item in a table in Parts 6 and 8 of Schedule 1 for which a biogenic content of 100% is specified for the item; and
(d)in relation to a production pathway for hydrogen—a feedstock or fuel type mentioned in Parts 6, 8 and 9 of Schedule 1.
relevant unit, for a feedstock, is:
(b)in any other case—the unit of measurement against which the carbon dioxide equivalence is compared, mentioned in a table in Schedule 1 in relation to the feedstock.
Example: Aviation gasoline has an emission factor in Schedule 1 that is measured in kg CO2-e per GJ, therefore the relevant unit for aviation gasoline is gigajoules (GJ).
16B Carbonates use#
(1)The emissions associated with carbonates used for production of the batch (b), Ecarb,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃,𝒃=𝑸𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃,𝒄,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒄𝒄
where:
Qcarb,c,b is the quantity of carbonate type (c) for the batch (b), in kilograms, measured in accordance with section 9.
EFscope 1,c is the scope 1 emission factor for the carbonate type (c), in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of carbonate, as follows:
(a)for calcium carbonate (CaCO3)—0.396;
(b)for magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)—0.522;
(c)for dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2)—0.453;
(d)for iron carbonate (FeCO3)—0.380;
(e)for ankerite (Ca(Fe,Mg,Mn)(CO3)2)—0.476;
(f)for manganese carbonate (MnCO3)—0.383;
(g)for sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)—0.415;
(h)for clay materials—calculated in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), the scope 1 emission factor for clay materials, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of carbonate, EFscope 1,c, is calculated as follows:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒄=𝑰𝑪𝑪𝒄×3.664
where:
ICCc is the inorganic carbon content factor of the clay material (c), in kilograms of carbon per kilogram of carbonate, mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in section 4.22A(2) of the NGER Measurement Determination, for the State or Territory from which the clay has been sourced, mentioned in column 2 of that item.
17 Water supply#
(1)The emissions from water used for the production pathway for the batch (b), Ewater,is,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒊𝒔,𝒃=𝑸𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒙,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒙𝒙
where:
Qwater,x,b is the quantity of water used for the production pathway for the batch (b) which has been provided by an input supplier from water source (x) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFwater,x is the emission factor for the water source (x) in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram, worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)For subsection (1), the emission factor for the water source (x), EFwater,x in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram is:
(a)if the water has not been subject to an advanced treatment process—the emission factor specified in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 for the water source in column 2 of the of that item;
(b)if the water has been subject to an advanced treatment process—the sum of the factors specified in:
(i)column 3 of an item in the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 for the water source in column 2 of that item; and
(ii)column 4 of an item in the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 for the advanced treatment process mentioned in column 2 of that item;
(c)in any case—calculated in accordance with subsection (3).
(3)For paragraph (2)(c), the emission factor for the water source (x), EFwater,x, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒙=𝑬𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒊𝒔,𝒙,𝒚𝑸𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒙,𝒚
where:
Ewater,is,x,y is the total scope 1 and 2 emissions for the water source (x) for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, provided by the input supplier.
Qwater,x,y is the quantity of water from the water source (x), other than treated or untreated wastewater that has been collected and redistributed, for the year (y) in kilograms, provided by the input supplier.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(4)In this section:
advanced treatment process means a process described in an item in column 2 of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 that produces water of the quality described in column 3 of that item.
18 Steam supply#
Steam from an input supplier
(1)The emissions from steam supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b), Esteam,b, in kilograms of CO2-e is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒃=𝑸𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒙,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒙𝒙
where:
Qsteam,x,b is the quantity of steam supplied by an input supplier for the production pathway for the batch (b) from source (x) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFsteam,x is either:
(a)116.667 kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule; or
(b)worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), EFsteam,x, the supplier specific emission factor for steam from a source (x) in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule steam, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒙=𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒊𝒔,𝒚𝑸𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒊𝒔,𝒚
where:
Esteam,is,y is the scope 1 and scope 3 emissions related to steam production by the input supplier for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with subsection (3).
Qsteam,is,y is the quantity of steam produced by the input supplier for the year (y) in gigajoules, provided by the input supplier.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2), Esteam,is,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒊𝒔,𝒚=𝑪𝑯𝑷𝒔,𝒚×𝑸𝒇,𝒊𝒔,𝒚×𝑬𝑪𝒇×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇+𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒇×𝑼𝑪𝒇
where:
Qf,is,y is:
(a)if the steam is produced in a CHP plant—the quantity of the relevant fuel type (f) used in the CHP plant for the year (y) in litres, kilograms or gigajoules, provided by the input supplier; or
(b)in any other case—the quantity of the relevant fuel type (f) used in steam production for the site where the steam is generated for the year (y) in litres, kilograms or gigajoules, provided by the input supplier.
ECf is the energy content factor for the fuel type (f) determined in accordance with section 13.
EFscope 1,f is the scope 1 emission factor for the relevant fuel type (f) in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule, worked out in accordance with subsection (4).
EFscope 3,f is the scope 3 emission factor for the fuel type (f) determined in accordance with section 12.
UC, the unit conversion factor, is:
(a)for a fuel mentioned in Part 6 of Schedule 1—1,000 divided by ECf; and
(b)in any other case—1.
Note UC is required because the units of EFscope 3,f are per kg for solid fuels, and per GJ for gaseous and liquid fuels. For this equation, all EF must be on a per GJ basis.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (3), EFscope 1,f is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇=𝑬𝑭𝒇𝒋𝒇
where:
EFfj is the scope 1 emission factor for each greenhouse gas type (j) released from the use of the fuel type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule of fuel type (f), determined in accordance with section 11.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (3), CHPs,y, determined in accordance with the CHP Tool using a CHP emission allocation method, is:
(b)for the energy content method—the fraction of total emissions to allocate to the steam energy stream worked out in accordance with that method;
(c)for the work potential method—the fraction of total emissions to allocate to the steam energy stream worked out in accordance with that method.
19 Synthetic gas use#
(1)The emissions from synthetic gas contained in equipment used for the production pathway for the batch (b), Eleaks,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒃=𝑹𝒃×𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒚
where:
Rb is:
(a)for calculating emissions in relation to a delivery module—worked out in accordance with subsection (3); or
(b)in any other case—worked out in accordance with subsection (2) or (3).
Note: Rb represents the ratio of synthetic gas leakage in a year attributable to the batch.
Eleaks,y is the emissions from synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the production pathway for the year worked out in accordance with one of the following provisions:
(a)subsection (4); or
(b)subsection (5); or
(c)subsection (6).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), Rb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑹𝒃=𝑸𝒃𝑸𝒚
where:
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in the unit of measurement of the functional unit of the product.
Qy is the amount of product produced in accordance with the production pathway for the year (y), in the unit of measurement of the functional unit of the product.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1), Rb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑹𝒃=𝒕𝒃𝟖𝟕𝟔𝟎
where:
tb is the duration of the batch period in hours.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (1), Eleaks,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒚=𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚𝒋,𝒌×𝑳𝒋,𝒌×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒋𝒋,𝒌
Capacityj,k is the stated capacity of the synthetic gas type (j) in the equipment type (k) according to the manufacturer’s nameplate in tonnes.
Lj,k is:
(a)if the synthetic gas type (j) is sulphur hexafluoride—the default annual leakage rate mentioned in column 4 of an item in the table in subsection 4.102(4) of the NGER Measurement Determination for the equipment type (k) in column 2 of the table of that item; or
(b)if the synthetic gas type (j) is hydrofluorocarbons—the default annual leakage rate mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in subsection 4.102(4) of the NGER Measurement Determination for the equipment type (k) in column 2 of the table of that item.
GWPj is the Global Warming Potential of the synthetic gas type (j).
k is the equipment type used for the production pathway for the year (y) mentioned in column 2 of the table in subsection 4.102(4) of the NGER Measurement Determination.
j is the type of synthetic gas contained in the equipment type (k).
y is the financial year in which the batch period started.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (1), Eleaks,y is worked out in accordance with section 4.103 of the NGER Measurement Determination where a reference to a year is taken to be a reference to:
(a)the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started; or
(b)if the batch period ends on 30 June—the financial year in which the batch period started.
(6)For the purposes of subsection (1), Eleaks,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒚=𝑸𝒍,𝒋,𝒚×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒋𝒍,𝒋
Ql,j,y is the quantity of synthetic gas type (j) from a source of loss (l) in the year (y) in kilograms.
GWPj is the Global Warming Potential of the synthetic gas type (j).
l is a source of loss of synthetic gas, including the following:
(a)top up of synthetic gas for leaking equipment;
(b)complete loss of containment of equipment;
(c)losses during filling of new (or refurbished) equipment;
(d)complete loss of containment of cylinders;
(e)leakage of synthetic gas from cylinders;
(f)losses during decanting between cylinders;
(g)losses during manual handling including handling equipment failure or accidental venting;
(h)leakage from equipment spares in storage;
(i)leakage from decommissioned equipment awaiting disposal;
(j)determinations of synthetic gas loss from sealed equipment at point of disposal;
(k)losses during reprocessing, recycling or rebottling of synthetic gas;
(l)losses due to synthetic gas sampling and analysis.
j is the type of synthetic gas contained in the equipment.
y is either:
(a)the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started; or
(b)if the batch period ends on 30 June—the financial year in which the batch period started.
(7)In this section:
synthetic gas means:
(a)in relation to the aluminium production pathway—sulphur hexafluoride; or
(b)in any other case—sulphur hexafluoride and hydrofluorocarbons.
19A Oxygen supply and use#
(1)The emissions from oxygen used for the production pathway for the batch (b), EO2,is,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝑶2,𝒊𝒔,𝒃=𝑸𝑶2,𝒊𝒔,𝒃×𝑫𝑬𝑶2×𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄
where:
QO2,is,b is the quantity of oxygen provided by an input supplier for the production pathway for the batch (b), in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
DEO2 is either:
(a)if the oxygen provided for the production pathway for the batch is in a gaseous state—0.32; or
(b)if the oxygen provided for the production pathway for the batch is in a liquid state—0.64.
Note: DEO2 represents the default energy requirement value for producing oxygen, in kilowatt hours per kilogram of oxygen.
EFelec is the emission factor for the electricity purchased or acquired to produce the oxygen used for the production pathway for the batch, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilowatt hour, worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), EFelec is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄=𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆2+𝑬𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3
where:
EFelec,scope 2 is the scope 2 emission factor in kilograms of CO2-e per kilowatt hour mentioned in column 2 of an item in the table in Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the NGER Measurement Determination for the State or Territory, or grid description mentioned in column 1 of that item that best describes:
(a)the location where the oxygen used for the production pathway for the batch (b) was produced; or
(b)if the location in paragraph (a) cannot be identified—the location where the batch (b) was produced.
EFelec,scope 3 is the value mentioned in an item of the column headed ‘Scope 3 Emission Factors’ in Table 1 of section 2.2 of the NGAF for the item in the column headed ‘State, Territory or grid description’ that best describes:
(a)the location where the oxygen used for the production pathway for the batch (b) was produced; or
(b)if the location in paragraph (a) cannot be identified—the location where the batch (b) was produced.
19B Alloying metal supply and use#
The emissions from alloying metals used for the production pathway for the batch (b), Ealloy,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒚,𝒃=𝑸𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒚,𝒙,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒚,𝒙𝒙
where:
Qalloy,x,b is the quantity of the alloying metal (x) used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFalloy,x is the scope 3 emission factor mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 4 of Schedule 1 for the alloying metal (x) mentioned in column 2 of that item, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of alloying metal.
19C Carbon containing feedstock use#
(1)The emissions from carbon containing feedstocks used for the production pathway for the batch (b), Ecf,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒄𝒇,𝒃=𝑸𝒇,𝒃×𝑬𝑪𝒇×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇𝒇
where:
EFscope 1,f is the scope 1 emission factor for the carbon containing feedstock type (f) in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule worked out:
(a)if the feedstock is mixed solid waste—using the carbon sampled scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (3); and
(b)if the feedstock is a solid (other than mixed solid waste)—using either:
(i)the default values scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (2); or
(ii)the carbon sampled scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (3); and
(c)in any other case—the default values scope 1 emission factor calculation in subsection (2).
Default values scope 1 emission factor calculation
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), EFscope 1,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇=𝑬𝑭𝒇𝒋𝒇
where:
EFfj is the scope 1 emission factor for each greenhouse gas type (j) released from the use of the carbon containing feedstock type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule of carbon containing feedstock type (f), determined in accordance with section 11, where a reference in that section to fuel is taken to include a reference to carbon containing feedstock.
Carbon sampled scope 1 emission factor calculation
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1), EFscope 1,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒇=𝑬𝑭𝑪𝑶2𝒐𝒙,𝒇𝑬𝑪𝒇×1000+𝑬𝑭𝒇𝒋𝒋
where:
EFfj is the scope 1 emission factor for each greenhouse gas type (j) (other than carbon dioxide) released from the use of the carbon containing feedstock type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule of carbon containing feedstock type (f), determined in accordance with section 11, where a reference in that section to fuel is taken to include a reference to carbon containing feedstock.
Note: The scope 1 emission factor for carbon dioxide is already accounted for using the EFCO2ox,f over ECf term and therefore is disregarded when determining EFfj in accordance with section 11.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (3), the carbon dioxide emission factor for the carbon containing feedstock type (f), in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of carbon containing feedstock, EFCO2ox,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒐𝒙,𝒇=𝑪𝒂𝒓,𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑪𝒂×𝑨𝒂𝒓,𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑪𝒂×𝟏𝟎𝟎×𝟏−𝑩𝑪𝑪𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎×𝟑.𝟔𝟔𝟒
where:
Car,f is the carbon in carbon containing feedstock type (f) as a percentage, worked out in accordance with subsection (5).
Ca is the percentage of carbon in the ash, being the weighted average of fly ash and furnace ash, determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Aar,f is the amount of ash in carbon containing feedstock type (f) as a percentage of the ‘as received’ mass of the carbon containing feedstock determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
(a)if the feedstock is mentioned in column 2 of an item in a table in Part 6 of Schedule 1 and the value of the biogenic carbon content mentioned in column 4 of that item is not ‘n/a’—that value;
(b)in any other case—determined using sampling and analysis in accordance with section 2.66 of the NGER Measurement Determination.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (4), carbon in carbon containing feedstock type (f), Car,f, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑪𝒂𝒓,𝒇=𝑪𝒅𝒂𝒇,𝒇×𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑴𝒂𝒓,𝒇−𝑨𝒂𝒓,𝒇𝟏𝟎𝟎
where:
Cdaf,f is the amount of carbon in carbon containing feedstock type (f) as a percentage of the dry ash free mass of the carbon containing feedstock determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Mar,f is the amount of moisture in carbon containing feedstock type (f) as a percentage of the ‘as received’ mass of the carbon containing feedstock determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Aar,f is the amount of ash in carbon containing feedstock type (f) as a percentage of the ‘as received’ mass of the carbon containing feedstock determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling.
Part 2.2 · Common post-production emissions
20 Pipeline delivery module—pipeline emissions#
(1)The emissions for the transport of one or more functional units of a batch of a product (the transported quantity) in accordance with the pipeline delivery module, Epipe,transported, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅=𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×𝑬𝑭𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚
where:
Qb,transported is the amount of product in the transported quantity in the unit of measurement of the functional unit of the product, measured:
(a)if the product enters the pipeline delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product in a batch of the product for the production pathway; or
(b)in any other case—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the pipeline delivery module.
EFpipe,y is the pipeline-specific emission factor for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e per functional unit, worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(2)For subsection (1), EFpipe,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚=𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒚+𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒚𝑸𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚
where:
Epipe,elec,y is emissions for the electricity supplied for the pipeline delivery module for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a)a reference in section 15:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to pipeline delivery module; and
(ii)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
(iii)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b)the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c)subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Epipe,fuel,y is the emissions from the fuel used for the pipeline delivery module for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to pipeline delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y).
Qpipe,y is the total amount of product injected into the pipeline for the year (y) in the unit of measurement of the functional unit of the product, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternate definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
21 Vehicle delivery module—vehicle emissions#
(1)The emissions for the transport of one or more functional units of a batch of a product (the transported quantity) in accordance with the vehicle delivery module, Eveh,transported, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅=𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝑱𝑱
where:
Eveh,J is the emissions from a vehicle for the journey (J) in kilograms of CO2-e worked out using one of the following methods:
(a)the no-apportionment method in subsection (2); or
(b)the apportionment method in subsection (3); or
(c)the load distance method in subsection (5).
J is the journey where the transported quantity and the product’s packaging is transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module.
No-apportionment method
(2)For paragraph (a) of the definition of Eveh,J in subsection (1), Eveh,J is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝑱=𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝑱+𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝑱+𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝑱
where:
Eveh,fuel,J is the emissions from the fuel used for the vehicle delivery module for the journey (J), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to journey (J).
Eveh,elec,J is the emissions from electricity used for the vehicle delivery module for the journey (J), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a)a reference in section 15:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(ii)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
(iii)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b)the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c)subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Eveh,leaks,J is the emissions from the synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the vehicle delivery module for the journey (J), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 19, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module;
(b)to batch is taken to be a reference to journey (J); and
(c)to batch period is taken to be a reference to journey (J).
J is the journey where the transported quantity and the product’s packaging is transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module.
Apportionment method
(3)For paragraph (b) of the definition of Eveh,J in subsection (1), Eveh,J is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝑱=𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒔×𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅𝑸𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕,𝒔𝒔
where:
Eveh,s is the emissions from the vehicle for the section of the journey (s) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out is accordance with subsection (4).
Qproduct,s is the total load transported, including packaging, in kilograms for the section of the journey (s), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qb,transported is the sum of the following, in kilograms:
(a)the amount of product in the transported quantity, measured:
(i)if the product enters the vehicle delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product in a batch of the product for the production pathway; or
(ii)in any other case—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the vehicle delivery module; and
(b)the product’s packaging, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
s is a section of the journey (J) where the total load transported by the vehicle is constant.
J is the journey where the transported quantity and the product’s packaging is transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module.
(4)For subsection (3), Eveh,s is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒔=𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒔+𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒔+𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒔
where:
Eveh,fuel,s is the emissions from the fuel used for the vehicle delivery module for the section of the journey (s) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to section of the journey (s).
Eveh,elec,s is the emissions from electricity used for the vehicle delivery module for the section of the journey (s) in kilograms of CO2-e worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a)a reference in section 15:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(ii)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to section of the journey (s); and
(iii)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b)the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c)subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Eveh,leaks,s is the emissions from the synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the vehicle delivery module for the section of the journey (s), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 19, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(b)to batch is taken to be a reference to section of the journey (s); and
(c)to batch period is taken to be a reference to section of the journey (s).
s is a section of the journey (J) where the total load transported by the vehicle is constant.
J is the journey where the transported quantity and the product’s packaging is transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module.
Load distance method
(5)For paragraph (c) of the definition of Eveh,J in subsection (1), Eveh,J is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝑱=𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×𝑫𝑱×𝑬𝑭𝒗𝒆𝒉+𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒉,𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝑱
where:
Qb,transported is the sum of the following, in kilograms:
(a)the amount of product in the transported quantity, measured:
(i)if the product enters the vehicle delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product in a batch of the product for the production pathway; or
(ii)in any other case—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the vehicle delivery module; and
(b)the product’s packaging, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
DJ is the distance of the journey (J), in kilometres, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFveh, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram-kilometre, is:
(a)the emission factor specified in column 3 of an item in the table in Part 3 of Schedule 1 for the vehicle used to transport the transported quantity specified in column 2 for that item; or
(b)the emission factor worked out in accordance with subsection (6).
Eveh,leaks,J is:
(a)if EFveh is worked out in accordance with subsection (6)—zero; and
(b)in any other case—the emissions from synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the vehicle delivery module for the journey (J), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 19, where a reference in that provision:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module;
(ii)to batch is taken to be a reference to journey (J); and
(iii)to batch period is taken to be a reference to journey (J).
J is the journey where the transported quantity and the product is transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module.
(6)For paragraph (b) of the definition of EFveh in subsection (5), EFveh, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram-kilometre, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒗𝒆𝒉=𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝑺𝑱𝑸𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝑺𝑱×𝑫𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝑺𝑱
where:
Efleet,SJ is the total emissions from the holder of the delivery profile’s fleet of a particular type of vehicle over the sample journey (SJ) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with subsection (7).
Qfleet,SJ is the total load transported, including packaging, in kilograms by the holder of the delivery profile’s fleet of a particular type of vehicle over the sample journey (SJ), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Dfleet,SJ is the distance of the sample journey (SJ) in kilometres, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
SJ is the sample journey for the particular type of vehicle which must be at least 5 separate trips with a total distance of more than 1,000 kilometres.
(7)For subsection (6), Efleet,SJ is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝑺𝑱=𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝑺𝑱+𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝑺𝑱+𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝑺𝑱
where:
Efleet,fuel,SJ is the emissions from the fuel used for the vehicle delivery module for the sample journey (SJ) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to sample journey (SJ).
Efleet,elec,SJ is the emissions from electricity used for the vehicle delivery module for the sample journey (SJ), in kilograms of CO2-e worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a)a reference in section 15:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module; and
(ii)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to sample journey (SJ); and
(iii)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b)the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c)subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Efleet,leaks,SJ is the emissions from the synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the vehicle delivery module for the sample journey (SJ), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 19, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to vehicle delivery module;
(b)to batch is taken to be a reference to sample journey (SJ); and
(c)to batch period is taken to be a reference to sample journey (SJ).
SJ is the sample journey for the particular type of vehicle which must be at least 5 separate trips with a total distance of more than 1,000 kilometres.
(8)To avoid doubt, a reference in this section to a vehicle includes a reference to more than one vehicle.
22 Storage vessel delivery module—storage vessel emissions#
(1)The emissions for the storage of one or more functional units of a batch of product (the stored quantity) in accordance with the storage vessel delivery module, Estore,product, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using either:
(a)the direct reporting method in subsection (2); or
(b)the quantity storage method in subsection (3).
Direct reporting method
(2)For paragraph (1)(a), Estore,product is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒕+𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒕+𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒕+𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒕
where:
Estore,elec,t is the emissions for the electricity used for the storage vessel delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a)a reference in section 15:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module; and
(ii)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t); and
(iii)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b)the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c)subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Estore,steam,t is the emissions from the steam used for the storage vessel delivery module for the time period (t) kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 18, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t); and
(c)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(d)to batch period is taken to be a reference to time period (t).
Estore,leaks,t is the emissions from synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the storage vessel delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 19, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module;
(b)to batch is taken to be a reference to time period (t); and
(c)to batch period is taken to be a reference to time period (t).
Estore,fuel,t is the emissions from the fuel used for the storage vessel delivery module for the time period (t) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t).
t is the time period during which the stored quantity (q) is loaded, unloaded, compressed, cooled, dried and purified for the purposes of the storage vessel delivery module.
Quantity storage method
(3)For paragraph (1)(b), Estore,product is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑸𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒚
where:
Qstore,product is the amount of product in the stored quantity in the unit of measurement of the functional unit of the product, measured:
(a)if the product enters the storage vessel delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product in a batch of the product for the production pathway; or
(b)in any other case—in accordance with the formula or method specified for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the storage vessel delivery module.
EFstore,y is the storage vessel-specific emission factor for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e per functional unit of product, worked out in accordance with subsection (4).
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(4)For subsection (3), EFstore,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒚=𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒚𝑸𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒚
where:
Estore,y is the emissions for storage of the product in the storage vessel for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with subsection (5).
Qstore,y is the total amount of product put into the storage vessel in accordance with the storage vessel delivery module for the year (y), in the unit of measurement of the functional unit of the product, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternate definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(5)For subsection (4), Estore,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒚=𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒚+𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎,𝒚+𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒚+𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒚
where:
Estore,elec,y is the emissions from electricity used for the storage vessel delivery module for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a)a reference in section 15:
(i)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module; and
(ii)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y), other than a reference to the batch in the parameter EFscope3,i in subsection 15(9); and
(iii)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b)the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c)subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Estore,steam,y is the emissions from the steam used for the storage vessel delivery module for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 18, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
(c)to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(d)to batch period is taken to be a reference to year (y).
Estore,leaks,y is the emissions from synthetic gas contained in the equipment used for the storage vessel delivery module for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 19, where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module;
(b)to batch is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
(c)to batch period is taken to be a reference to year (y).
Estore,fuel,y is the emissions from the fuel used for the storage vessel delivery module for the year (y) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a)to production pathway is taken to be a reference to storage vessel delivery module; and
(b)to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternate definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
Chapter 3 · Hydrogen production pathway
Part 3.1 · Production of hydrogen
23 Hydrogen functional unit#
The functional unit of hydrogen is 1 kilogram of hydrogen.
24 Hydrogen batch size#
(1)For the purpose of sub-paragraph 29(4)(d)(i) of the Act, the amount of hydrogen in a batch produced in accordance with a production pathway for hydrogen is the amount measured at the production gate for the product at the facility.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), the amount of hydrogen in a batch must be monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
25 Electrolysis production pathway#
(1)The hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway is a production pathway for hydrogen.
(2)The electrolysis production module is the process of physically and chemically transforming water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) via a splitting process by electrolysis to produce hydrogen.
(3)The electrolysis production module is a minimum module for the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway.
(4)The following are sources of emissions for the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)water supply for the pathway;
(c)steam supply for the pathway;
(d)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(e)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway.
(5)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (4) exists for the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway, the emissions must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for water supply—section 17;
(c)for steam supply—section 18;
(d)for synthetic gas use—section 19.
(e)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16.
26 Optional modules—electrolysis#
The following are optional modules for the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway:
(a)the intermediate storage tank production module for hydrogen;
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in subsection 25(4).
26A Gas reforming production pathway#
(1)The hydrogen by gas reforming production pathway is a production pathway for hydrogen.
(2)The gas reforming production module is the process of chemically converting hydrocarbon feedstocks into hydrogen (H2) via thermal reforming processes using one of the following as an oxidising agent:
(a)steam;
(b)oxygen;
(c)both steam and oxygen.
(3)The gas reforming production module is a minimum module for the hydrogen by gas reforming production pathway.
(4)The following are sources of emissions for the hydrogen by gas reforming production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway;
(c)feedstock supply for the pathway;
(d)steam supply for the pathway;
(e)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(f)oxygen supply and use for the pathway;
(g)carbon containing feedstock use for the pathway.
(5)If a source of greenhouse gas emissions mentioned in subsection (4) exists for the hydrogen by gas reforming production pathway, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16;
(c)for feedstock supply—section 16A;
(d)for steam supply—section 18;
(e)for synthetic gas use—section 19;
(f)for oxygen supply and use—section 19A;
26B Optional modules—gas reforming#
The following are optional modules for the hydrogen by gas reforming production pathway:
(a)the intermediate storage tank production module for hydrogen;
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the hydrogen by gas reforming production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in subsection 26A(4).
26C Solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway#
(1)The hydrogen by solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway is a production pathway for hydrogen.
(2)The solid gasification and pyrolysis production module is the process of:
(a)thermochemically converting solid carbon-based matter into synthesis gas using a gasifier or pyrolyser; and
(b)refining hydrogen from the synthesis gas using all the following processes:
(i)cleaning the gas by removing particulate and contaminant matter;
(ii)shifting the gas by reacting cleaned synthesis gases with steam over a catalyst;
(iii)separation, purification and cooling of the resulting hydrogen from the processes mentioned in paragraphs (a) or (b).
(3)The solid gasification and pyrolysis production module is a minimum module for the hydrogen by solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway.
(4)The following are sources of emissions for the hydrogen by solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway;
(c)feedstock supply for the pathway;
(d)carbonates use for the pathway;
(e)steam supply for the pathway;
(f)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(g)oxygen supply and use for the pathway;
(5)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (4) exists for the hydrogen by solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16;
(c)for feedstock supply—section 16A;
(d)for carbonates use—section 16B;
(e)for steam supply—section 18;
(f)for synthetic gas use—section 19;
(g)for oxygen supply and use—section 19A;
26D Optional modules—solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway#
The following modules are optional modules for the hydrogen by solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway:
(b)the intermediate storage tank production module for hydrogen;
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the hydrogen by solid gasification and pyrolysis production pathway, including for optional modules, are specified in subsection 26C(4).
27 Hydrogen production emissions#
The emissions for the production of a batch (b) of hydrogen, Epathway,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are the sum of the emissions for the batch from all sources of emissions for the production pathway less any amount that the emissions may be reduced by in accordance with the following provisions:
(a)for the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway—section 29.
28 Hydrogen post-production emissions#
The post-production emissions for the transport or storage of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of hydrogen in accordance with one or more delivery modules (the transported quantity), Edel,transported, are the sum of the emissions from all sources of post-production emissions for the delivery modules for the transported quantity in kilograms of CO2-e.
29 Co-product reduction of emissions for electrolysis production pathway#
(1) The amount by which the emissions for the production of a batch of hydrogen in accordance with the electrolysis production pathway may be reduced, EO2sale,b, in kilograms of CO2-e is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑶2𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆,𝒃=7.5%×𝑹𝑶2𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆,𝒃×𝑬𝒎𝒊𝒏𝑴,𝒃
where:
RO2sale,b is either:
(a)if the percentage worked out in accordance with subsection (2) is less than 100%—that percentage;
(a)in any other case—100%.
Note: R02sale,b represents the ratio of oxygen sold compared to oxygen produced in the batch.
EminM,b is the emissions for the electrolysis production module for the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e.
Note: 7.5% represents the portion of emissions from a kilogram of hydrogen produced by electrolysis that is attributable to a kilogram of oxygen sold.
(2) For paragraph (a) of the definition of RO2sale,b in subsection (1), RO2sale,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑹𝑶2𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆,𝒃=𝑺𝑶27.94×𝑸𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃
where:
SO2 is the quantity of oxygen in kilograms produced in the course of producing a batch (b) of hydrogen in accordance with the hydrogen by electrolysis production pathway that has been sold:
(a)by the holder of the production profile to another person; and
(b)for an amount that is not less than its market value at the time of sale.
Qpathway,b is either:
(a)if the intermediate storage tank production module is used to produce the batch (b) and the duration of the batch period is less than the time it took to fill the vessel for the purpose of the module—the quantity of product in kilograms:
(i)measured after the minimum production module has been completed, but before the intermediate storage tank production module has commenced, in relation to the product; and
(ii)measured and monitored in accordance with section 9; or
(b)in any other case—the amount of hydrogen in the batch (b) in kilograms worked out in accordance with section 24.
Note: 7.94 is the kilograms of oxygen produced per kilogram of hydrogen produced by electrolysis.
30 Production emissions intensity—hydrogen#
(1)The emissions intensity for the production of a batch of hydrogen, EI,b, is worked out:
(a)if the intermediate storage tank production module is used to produce the batch (b) and the duration of the batch period is less than the time it took to fill the vessel for the purpose of the module—in accordance with subsection (2); and
(b)in any other case—in accordance with subsection (5).
Note: The production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
(2)For paragraph (1)(a), EI,b is worked out:
(a)if the value of Qpathway,b is equal to or greater than the value of Qb—in accordance with subsection (3); and
(b)if the value of Qpathway,b is less than the value of Qb—in accordance with subsection (4).
(3)For paragraph (2)(a), EIb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃𝑸𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions attributable to the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 27.
Qpathway,b has the meaning given by subsection (6).
(4)For paragraph (2)(b), EIb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃+𝑸𝒃−𝑸𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃×𝑬𝑰𝒃−1𝑸𝒃
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions for the production of the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 27.
Qpathway,b has the meaning given by subsection (6).
Qb has the meaning given by subsection (6).
EIb-1 is:
(a)if the batch is the first batch of the product produced by the holder of the production profile —worked out in accordance with subsection (3); or
(b)in any other case—the production emissions intensity for the batch produced by the holder of the production profile immediately prior to the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram.
(5)For paragraph (1)(b), EIb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃𝑸𝒃
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions attributable to the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 27.
Qb has the meaning given by subsection (6).
(6)In this section:
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in kilograms worked out in accordance with section 24.
Qpathway,b is the amount of product produced for the batch (b) in kilograms measured:
(a)after the minimum production module has been completed, but before the intermediate storage tank production module has commenced, in relation to the product; and
(b)in accordance with section 9.
31 Delivered emissions intensity—hydrogen#
The emissions intensity for the production and storage or transport for one or more functional units of a batch (b) of hydrogen (the transported quantity), EIdel,product, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of hydrogen, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒃×𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅+𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
EIb is the emissions intensity for the production of the batch of hydrogen, worked out in accordance with section 30.
Qb,transported is the amount of product in the transported quantity in kilograms worked out in accordance with section 24 where a reference in that section to batch is taken to be a reference to transported quantity.
Edel,product is the post-production emissions for the transported quantity worked out in accordance with section 28.
Qdel,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity that reached the delivery gate worked out in accordance with Division 3.2.2 of Part 3.2.
Note: The production and post-production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
32 Post-production emissions intensity—hydrogen#
The emissions intensity for the storage or transport of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of hydrogen (the transported quantity), EIpostprod,product, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of hydrogen, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕−𝑬𝑰𝒃
where:
EIdel,product is the delivered emissions intensity for the transported quantity worked out in accordance with section 31.
EIb is the production emissions intensity for the batch (b) worked out in accordance with section 30.
Note: The production and post-production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
33 Co-product reduction in emissions intensity—hydrogen by electrolysis#
The amount by which the emissions intensity for the production of a batch (b) of hydrogen may be reduced, EIO2sale,b, in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of hydrogen is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝑶2𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆,𝒃=𝑬𝑶2𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆,𝒃𝑸𝒃
where:
EO2sale,b has the meaning given by section 29.
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in kilograms worked out in accordance with section 24.
Note: The production and post-production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
Part 3.2 · Delivery of hydrogen
34 Delivery modules#
(1)Each of the following methods for storing or transporting hydrogen is a delivery module for hydrogen:
(a)the pipeline delivery module;
(b)the vehicle delivery module;
(c)the storage vessel delivery module.
(2)The following are sources of emissions relating to the delivery modules mentioned in subsection (1):
(a)for the pipeline delivery module—pipeline emissions;
(b)for the vehicle delivery module—vehicle emissions;
(c)for the storage vessel delivery module—storage vessel emissions.
35 Amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate or end of delivery module#
Amount that reaches the delivery gate
(1)Where a delivery module is the final delivery module for the hydrogen, the amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate is worked out as follows:
(a)for the pipeline delivery module:
(i)if the pipeline is a single access pipeline—in accordance with section 36;
(ii)in any other case—in accordance with section 38;
(b)for the vehicle delivery module—in accordance with either section 37 or section 38;
(c)for the storage vessel delivery module—in accordance with section 38.
(2)Where no delivery module is required to convey the hydrogen from the production gate to a delivery gate, the amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate is worked out in accordance with section 39.
Example: The holder of a production profile for hydrogen has a connection directly from their production gate to a shared network pipeline. Hydrogen that reaches the production gate effectively reaches the delivery gate at the same time and does not require the use of a delivery module.
Amount that reaches the end of the delivery module
(3)Where the delivery module is an interim delivery module for the hydrogen, the amount of hydrogen that reaches the end of the delivery module is worked out in accordance with the following provisions where a reference in the provision to delivery gate is taken to be a reference to end of the delivery module:
(a)for the pipeline delivery module:
(i)if the pipeline is a single access pipeline—in accordance with section 36;
(ii)in any other case—in accordance with section 38;
(b)for the vehicle delivery module—in accordance with either section 37 or section 38;
(c)for the storage vessel delivery module—in accordance with section 38.
(4)In this section:
single access pipeline, for the pipeline delivery module, means a pipeline that:
(a)is a dedicated pipeline for hydrogen; and
(b)has a single input point for the hydrogen; and
(c)has a single delivery gate for the hydrogen.
36 Single-access pipeline delivered amount#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of hydrogen (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with the pipeline delivery module, the amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate is the amount measured:
(a)at the closest practicable point to the delivery gate; and
(b)over a length of time equal to the time taken to inject the transported quantity into the delivery module; and
(c)in accordance with section 9.
37 Vehicle transport delivered amount#
(1)Where one or more functional units of a batch of hydrogen (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module, the amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate is the amount measured:
(a)at the closest practicable point to the delivery gate; and
(b)in accordance with section 9.
(2)The amount of hydrogen measured under subsection (1) does not include an amount of the transported quantity that is returned to the holder of the delivery profile or the holder of the production profile.
38 Module-specific loss method delivered amount#
(1)Where one or more functional units of a batch of hydrogen (the transported quantity) are stored or transported in accordance with a delivery module (the relevant delivery module), the amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate, Qdel,product, in kilograms, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×1−𝑳𝑹𝒎−𝑸𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
Qb,transported is the amount of product in the transported quantity (q) in kilograms, measured:
(a)if the product enters the relevant delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—in accordance with section 24; or
(b)in any other case—in accordance with the method or formula specified in subsection 35(3) for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the relevant delivery module.
LRm is:
(a)if the relevant delivery module (m) is the storage vessel delivery module and the vessel is a large hydrogen storage vessel—worked out in accordance with subsection (4);
(b)if the relevant delivery module (m) is the pipeline delivery module—either:
(i)worked out in accordance with subsection (2); or
(ii)0.0035; or
(c)in any other case—worked out in accordance with subsection (2) or subsection (4).
Note: LRm represents the loss rate for the delivery module (m).
Qself,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity (q) consumed by the holder of the delivery profile for the purposes of the relevant delivery module (m) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qself,product represents the amount of product in the transported quantity that is consumed as an energy source for the delivery module and therefore does not reach the delivery gate.
m is the relevant delivery module used to store or transport the transported quantity (q).
(2)For sub-paragraph (b)(i) and paragraph (c) of the definition of LRm in subsection (1), the loss rate for the relevant delivery module, LRm, is either:
(a)if the amount worked out in accordance with subsection (3) is greater than or equal to zero—that number; or
(b)in any other case—zero.
(3)For subsection (2), LRm is worked out using the following formula:
𝑳𝑹𝒎=𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚−𝑸𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒎,𝒚𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚
where:
Qin,m,y is the total amount of product put into the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qout,m,y is the total amount of product taken out of the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qout,m,y includes any amount of product taken out by the holder of the delivery profile.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternate definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(4)For paragraph (a) and (c) of the definition of LRm in subsection (1), LRm, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑳𝑹𝒎=𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚+𝑸𝒎,𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕,𝒚−𝑸𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒎,𝒚+𝑸𝒎,𝒆𝒏𝒅,𝒚𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚
where:
Qm,start,y is the total amount of product in the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) at the start of the year (y) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qm,end,y is the total amount of product in the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) at the end of the year (y) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qin,m,y is the total amount of product put into the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qout,m,y is the total amount of product taken out of the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in kilograms, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qout,m,y includes any amount of product taken out by the holder of the delivery profile.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternate definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(5)In this section:
large hydrogen storage vessel means a vessel for storing hydrogen that has a storage capacity greater than 1,000 kilograms.
39 Direct delivery delivered amount#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of hydrogen (the transported quantity) reach a delivery gate without being stored or transported in accordance with a delivery module, the amount of hydrogen that reaches the delivery gate is the same as the amount of hydrogen that reaches the production gate, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Chapter 4—Aluminium production pathway
Part 4.1 · Production of aluminium
40 Aluminium functional unit#
The functional unit of aluminium is 1 tonne of aluminium.
41 Aluminium batch size#
(1)For the purposes of subparagraph 29(4)(d)(i) of the Act, the amount of aluminium in a batch produced in accordance with a production pathway for aluminium is the amount measured at the production gate for the product at the facility.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), the amount of aluminium in a batch must be monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
42 Aluminium production pathway#
(1)The aluminium production pathway is a production pathway for aluminium.
(2)The aluminium production module is the process of extracting aluminium from alumina by way of an electrochemical reduction using anodes (the smelting process) and includes the operation of any equipment required to produce the aluminium, including equipment used to transport the product or any other materials for the purposes of the smelting process.
(3)The aluminium production module is a minimum module for the aluminium production pathway.
(4)The following are sources of emissions for the aluminium production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway;
(c)carbonates use for the pathway;
(d)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(e)alumina supply for the pathway;
(f)anode supply for the pathway;
(g)anode use for the pathway;
(5)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (4) exists for the aluminium production pathway, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16;
(c)for carbonates use—section 16B;
(d)for synthetic gas use—section 19;
(e)for alumina supply—section 46;
(f)for anode supply—section 48;
(g)for anode use—section 49;
(h)for perfluorocarbon emissions—section 50.
Note: For the aluminium production pathway, section 19 only applies to sulphur hexafluoride: see the definition of synthetic gas in subsection 19(7).
43 Optional modules#
Casting
(1)The casting production module is the process of casting molten aluminium into solid forms, such as ingots, slabs or billets, including melting any solid aluminium which is combined with the molten aluminium.
(2)The casting production module is an optional module for the aluminium production pathway.
(3)The following are sources of emissions for the casting production module:
(a)feedstock supply for the module;
(b)alloying metals supply and use for the module.
(4)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (3) exists for the casting production module, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for feedstock supply—section 16A;
(b)for alloying metals supply and use—section 19B.
Note 1: For the aluminium production pathway, section 16A only applies to pre-consumer and post-consumer scrap aluminium: see the definition of feedstock in subsection 16A(2).
Note 2: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. The sources of emissions specified in subsection (3) are in addition to the sources of emissions for the aluminium production pathway, specified in subsection 42(4).
Carbon anode production
(5)The carbon anode production module is the process of forming anodes from carbon feedstocks and baking these anodes for use in smelting.
(6)The carbon anode production module is an optional module for the aluminium production pathway.
(7)The production of carbon anodes for the aluminium production pathway is a source of emissions for the carbon anode production module.
(8)If the production of carbon anodes exists as a source of emissions for the carbon anode production module, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with section 47.
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. The sources of emissions specified in subsection (7) are in addition to the sources of emissions for the aluminium production pathway, specified in subsection 42(4).
44 Aluminium production emissions#
The emissions for the production of a batch (b) of aluminium, Epathway,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are the sum of the emissions for the batch from all sources of emissions for the aluminium production pathway.
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in the relevant section for the pathway.
45 Aluminium post-production emissions#
The post-production emissions for the transport or storage of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of aluminium in accordance with one or more delivery modules (the transported quantity), Edel,transported, are the sum of the emissions from all sources of post-production emissions for the delivery modules for the transported quantity in kilograms of CO2-e.
46 Alumina supply#
The emissions from alumina used for the production pathway for the batch (b), Ealumina,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂,𝒃=𝑸𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂,𝒃,𝒙×𝑬𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂,𝒙
where:
Qalumina,b,x is the amount of alumina used for the production pathway for the batch (b) from source (x) in tonnes, measured in accordance with section 9.
EFalumina,x, the scope 3 emission factor for the alumina used for the production pathway for the batch (b) from source (x), in kilograms of CO2-e per tonne, is:
(a)if there is a registered PGO certificate in respect of the alumina—the delivered emissions intensity stated on the PGO certificate; or
(b)in any other case—1,301.4.
47 Carbon anode production#
(1)The emissions from the production of baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), Eanode_prod,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆_𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅,𝒃=𝑬𝒂𝒑,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒃+𝑬𝒂𝒑,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒃
where:
Eap,scope 1,b is the scope 1 emissions from the production of baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
Eap,scope 3,b is the scope 3 emissions from the production of baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with subsection (4).
Scope 1 emissions from the production of baked carbon anodes
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), Eap,scope 1,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒑,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆1,𝒃=𝑮𝑨𝒃−𝑯𝒘,𝒃−𝑩𝑨𝒃−𝑾𝑻𝒃×3664+𝑸𝒑𝒄,𝒃×100−𝑺𝒑𝒄,𝒃−𝑨𝒔𝒉𝒑𝒄,𝒃100×3664
where:
GAb is the quantity of green anodes used to produce the baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with subsection (3).
Hw,b is either:
(a)the hydrogen content of the quantity of green anodes used to produce the baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with subsection (3); or
(b)0.5% of GAb.
BAb is the quantity of baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with subsection (3).
WTb is the quantity of waste tar produced through the production of the baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with subsection (3).
Qpc,b is the quantity of packing coke consumed for the purposes of producing the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with subsection (3).
Spc,b is the mass of sulphur content in the packing coke consumed for the purposes of producing the batch (b), as a percentage of the mass of the packing coke, which is either:
(a)determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling or NGER Method 3 sampling; or
(b)2%.
Ashpc,b is the mass of ash content in the packing coke consumed for the purposes of producing the batch (b), as a percentage of the mass of the packing coke, which is either:
(a)determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling or NGER Method 3 sampling; or
(b)0.4%.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2), the parameters GAb, Hw,b, BAb, WTb and Qpc,b must be either:
(a)monitored or measured in accordance with section 9; or
(b)estimated using an average value derived from a representative sample where that sample has been monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Scope 3 emissions from the production of baked carbon anodes
(4)For the purposes of subsection (1), Eap,scope 3,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒑,𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒃=𝑸𝒄𝒑𝒄,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒄𝒑𝒄+𝑸𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆3,𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉
Qcpc,b is the quantity of calcined petroleum coke used to produce the baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFscope 3,cpc, the scope 3 emission factor for calcined petroleum coke in kilograms of CO2-e per tonne of calcined petroleum coke, is 2,161.9.
Qpitch,b is the quantity of coal tar pitch used to produce the baked carbon anodes used for the production pathway for the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
EFscope 3,pitch, the scope 3 emission factor for coal tar pitch in kilograms of CO2-e per tonne of coal tar pitch, is 1,364.9.
48 Anode supply#
The emissions from the supply of anodes for the production pathway for the batch (b), Eanode_sup,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔_𝒔𝒖𝒑,𝒃=𝑸𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔_𝒔𝒖𝒑,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔_𝒔𝒖𝒑
where:
Qanodes_sup,b is the quantity of anodes supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b) in tonnes, monitored and measured in accordance with section 9.
Eanode_sup, the scope 3 emission factor for supplied anodes, in kilograms of CO2-e per tonne of anodes, is either:
(a)for carbon anodes—1,948.5; or
(b)for non-carbon anodes provided by an input supplier where the input supplier provides an emission factor for the anodes—the factor provided.
49 Anode use#
(1)The emissions from the use of baked carbon anodes for the production pathway for the batch (b), Eanode_smelt,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆_𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒕,𝒃=𝑸𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆
where:
Qprimary,b is the amount of aluminium in the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured at the end of the aluminium production module in accordance with section 9.
EFanode is the scope 1 emission factor for carbon anode consumption in kilograms of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1),the scope 1 emission factor for carbon anode consumption in kilograms of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒆=𝑵𝑨𝑪𝒃×𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝑺𝒂,𝒃−𝑨𝒔𝒉𝒂,𝒃𝟏𝟎𝟎×𝟑𝟔𝟔𝟒
where:
NACb is the amount of carbon consumed from a carbon anode during production of aluminium in the batch (b), in tonnes of carbon anode consumed per tonne of aluminium produced, which is either:
(a)monitored and measured in accordance with section 9; or
(b)0.413.
Sa,b is the mass of sulphur content in carbon anodes consumed during production of aluminium in the batch (b), in % of the mass of the carbon anodes, which is either:
(a)determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling or NGER Method 3 sampling; or
(b)2%.
Asha,b is the mass of ash content in carbon anodes consumed during production of aluminium in the batch (b), in % of the mass of carbon anodes, which is either:
(a)determined in accordance with NGER Method 2 sampling or NGER Method 3 sampling; or
(b)0.4%.
(3)In this section:
aluminium production module: see subsection 42(2).
50 Perfluorocarbon emissions#
(1)The perfluorocarbon emissions for the production pathway for the batch (b), EPFC,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑷𝑭𝑪,𝒃=𝑬𝑪𝑭4,𝒃×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝑪𝑭4+𝑬𝑪2𝑭6,𝒃×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝑪2𝑭6
where:
ECF4,b is the tetrafluoromethane (CF4) emissions for the batch (b), in kilograms, worked out in accordance with subsection (2).
GWPCF4 is the Global Warming Potential of tetrafluoromethane (CF4).
EC2F6,b is the hexafluoroethane (C2F6) emissions for the batch (b), in kilograms, worked out in accordance with subsection (3).
GWPC2F6 is the Global Warming Potential of hexafluoroethane (C2F6).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), ECF4,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑪𝑭4,𝒃=𝑬𝑪𝑭4,𝒚𝑸𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚,𝒚×𝑸𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚,𝒃
where:
ECF4,y is the tetrafluoromethane (CF4) emissions for the production pathway for the year (y), in kilograms, worked out in accordance with section 4.86 or 4.87 of the NGER Measurement Determination.
Qprimary,y is the amount of aluminium produced in accordance with the aluminium production module for the year (y), in tonnes, monitored or measured at the end of the aluminium production module in accordance with section 9.
y is either:
(a)the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started; or
(b)if the batch period ends on 30 June—the financial year in which the batch period started.
Qprimary,b is the amount of aluminium in the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured at the end of the aluminium production module in accordance with section 9.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1), EC2F6,b is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑪2𝑭6,𝒃=𝑬𝑪2𝑭6,𝒚𝑸𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚,𝒚×𝑸𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚,𝒃
where:
EC2F6,y is the hexafluoroethane (C2F6) emissions for the production pathway for the year (y), in kilograms, worked out in accordance with section 4.90 or 4.91 of the NGER Measurement Determination.
Qprimary,y is the amount of aluminium produced in accordance with the aluminium production module for the year (y), in tonnes, monitored or measured at the end of the aluminium production module in accordance with section 9.
y is either:
(a)the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started; or
(b)if the batch period ends on 30 June—the financial year in which the batch period started.
Qprimary,b is the amount of aluminium in the batch (b), in tonnes, monitored or measured at the end of the aluminium production module in accordance with section 9.
(4)In this section:
aluminium production module: see subsection 42(2).
51 Production emissions intensity—aluminium#
The emissions intensity for the production of a batch of aluminium, EIb, in tonnes of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃𝑸𝒃×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions for the production of the batch (b) of aluminium in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 44.
Qb is the amount of aluminium in the batch (b), in tonnes, worked out in accordance with section 41.
Note: The production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
52 Delivered emissions intensity—aluminium#
The emissions intensity for the production and storage or transport for one or more functional units of a batch (b) of aluminium (the transported quantity), EIdel,product, in tonnes of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒃+𝑬𝑰𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
EIb is the emissions intensity for the production of the batch of aluminium, in tonnes of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium, worked out in accordance with section 51.
EIpostprod,product is the post-production emissions intensity for the transported quantity, in tonnes of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium, worked out in accordance with section 53.
Note: The delivered emissions intensity for the transported quantity must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
53 Post-production emissions intensity—aluminium#
The emissions intensity for the transport of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of aluminium (the transported quantity), EIpostprod,product, in tonnes of CO2-e per tonne of aluminium, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎
where:
Edel,product is the post-production emissions for the transported quantity, in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 45.
Qdel,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity that reached the delivery gate, in tonnes, worked out in accordance with Division 4.2.2.
Note: The post-production emissions intensity for the transported quantity must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
Part 4.2 · Delivery of aluminium
54 Delivery modules#
(1)The vehicle delivery module is a delivery module for aluminium.
(2)Vehicle emissions are a source of emissions for the vehicle delivery module for aluminium.
55 Amount of aluminium that reaches the delivery gate or end of delivery module#
Amount that reaches the delivery gate
(1)Where a delivery module is the final delivery module for the aluminium, the amount of aluminium that reaches the delivery gate is worked out in accordance with section 56.
(2)Where no delivery module is required to convey the aluminium from the production gate to a delivery gate, the amount of aluminium that reaches the delivery gate is worked out in accordance with section 57.
Example: Molten aluminium is delivered to a customer next door to the aluminium smelter without requiring the use of a delivery module.
Amount that reaches the end of the delivery module
(3)Where the delivery module is an interim delivery module for the aluminium, the amount of aluminium that reaches the end of the delivery module is worked out in accordance with section 56 where a reference in that provision to delivery gate is taken to be a reference to end of the delivery module.
56 Vehicle transport delivered amount—aluminium#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of aluminium (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module for aluminium, the amount of aluminium that reaches the delivery gate is the amount measured:
(a)at the closest practicable point to the delivery gate; and
(b)in accordance with section 9.
57 Direct delivery delivered amount—aluminium#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of aluminium (the transported quantity) reach a delivery gate without being stored or transported in accordance with a delivery module, the amount of aluminium that reaches the delivery gate is the same as the amount of aluminium that reaches the production gate, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Chapter 5 · Methane production pathway
Part 5.1 · Production of methane
58 Methane functional unit#
The functional unit of methane is 1 gigajoule of methane measured as the higher heating value.
59 Methane batch size#
(1)For the purposes of subparagraph 29(4)(d)(i) of the Act, the amount of methane in a batch produced in accordance with a production pathway for methane is the amount measured at the production gate for the product at the facility.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), the amount of methane in a batch must be monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
60 Biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway#
(1)The biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway is a production pathway for methane.
(2)The anaerobic digestion production module is the biological conversion of biodegradable feedstock materials by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen.
(3)The anaerobic digestion production module is a minimum module for the biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway.
(4)The following are sources of emissions for the biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway;
(c)feedstock supply for the pathway;
(d)steam supply for the pathway;
(e)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(f)production fugitive emissions for the pathway;
(5)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (4) exists for the biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16;
(c)for feedstock supply—section 16A;
(d)for steam supply—section 18;
(e)for synthetic gas use—section 19;
(f)for production fugitive emissions—section 66;
(g)for digestate storage—section 67.
Note: Section 16A only applies to feedstocks defined in that section: see the definition of feedstock in subsection 16A(2).
61 Optional modules—biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway#
(1)The biogas feedstock transport production module is the process of transporting the feedstock from its production location to the location at which the feedstock will be used for the production pathway.
(2)The intermediate transport production module is the process of transporting methane during the production pathway.
(3)The following modules are optional modules for the biogas by anaerobic digestion production pathway:
(c)the intermediate storage tank production module for methane;
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in the relevant section for the pathway.
62 Biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway#
(1)The biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway is a production pathway for methane.
(2)The biogas upgrading production module is the process of conditioning biogas to produce biomethane.
(3)The biogas upgrading production module is a minimum module for the biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway.
(4)The following are sources of emissions for the biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway;
(c)feedstock supply for the pathway;
(d)steam supply for the pathway;
(e)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(5)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (4) exists for the biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16;
(c)for feedstock supply—section 16A;
(d)for steam supply—section 18;
(e)for synthetic gas use—section 19;
63 Optional modules—biogas upgrading#
(1)The feedstock transport production module is the process of:
(a)for an anaerobic digestion production module—transporting a feedstock from its production location to the location at which the feedstock will be used for the production pathway; and
(b)for the biogas upgrading production module—transporting biogas from its production location to the location at which the biogas upgrading production module will be carried out.
(2)The following modules are optional modules for the biomethane by biogas upgrading production pathway:
(a)the feedstock transport production module;
(c)the intermediate storage tank production module for methane;
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in the relevant section for the pathway.
(3)If the anaerobic digestion production module is used in the biogas upgrading production pathway:
(a)digestate storage is as a source of emissions for the pathway; and
(b)the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with section 67.
(4)In this section:
anaerobic digestion production module: see section 60(2).
intermediate transport production module: see section 61(2).
production location, of biogas, is:
(a)if there is a registered PGO certificate in respect of the biogas—the location of the production gate stated in the certificate; or
(b)in any other case—the location at which the feedstock is produced.
64 Methane production emissions#
The emissions for the production of a batch (b) of methane, Epathway,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are the sum of the emissions for the batch from all sources of emissions for the production pathway.
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in the relevant section for the pathway.
65 Methane post-production emissions#
The post-production emissions for the transport or storage of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of methane in accordance with one or more delivery modules (the transported quantity), Edel,product, are the sum of the emissions from all sources of post-production emissions for the delivery modules for the transported quantity in kilograms of CO2-e.
66 Production fugitive emissions—methane#
(1)The fugitive emissions from the production pathway of the batch (b), Efug,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒈,𝒃=𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒃+𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆,𝒃+𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕,𝒃
where:
Eleaks,b is the emissions from leaks for the production pathway of the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e worked out using either of the following methods:
(a)the default approximation method in subsection (2); or
(b)the process-specific method in subsection (4).
Eflare,b is the emissions from flaring for the production pathway of the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e worked out in accordance with subsection (6).
Event,b is the emissions from venting for the production pathway of the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e worked out in accordance with subsection (7).
Default approximation method
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), the emissions associated with leaks for the production pathway of the batch (b), Eleaks,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒃=𝑸𝒃×𝑭𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆
where:
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Fleaks is the leakage factor for the batch (b) in kilograms per gigajoule, calculated in accordance with subsection (3).
GWPmethane is the Global Warming Potential of methane.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2), the emission factor Fleaks is calculated using the following formula:
𝑭𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔=𝟎.𝟏𝟒𝟏×𝒆𝒌×𝑸𝒃𝒕𝒃𝟐+𝟎.𝟎𝟏𝟑𝟐
where:
e is the mathematical constant Euler’s number, accurate to at least 4 decimal places.
Note: Euler’s number to 4 decimal places is 2.7183.
k is a constant equal to −5.98 × 10−2.
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
tb is the duration of the batch period in hours.
Process-specific method
(4)For the purposes of subsection (1), the emissions associated with leaks for the production pathway of the batch (b), Eleaks,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔,𝒃=𝑸𝒃×𝑭𝒌𝒌×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆
where:
k is each equipment or process type used in the production of the batch.
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Fk is the leakage factor of each equipment or process type (k) in units of kilograms of methane per gigajoule as determined under subsection (5).
GWPmethane is the Global Warming Potential of methane.
(5)The leakage factor of equipment type or process type (k) used to produce batch (b), Fk, in units of kilograms of methane per gigajoule is either:
(a)for an equipment type or process type (k) mentioned in column 2 of an item in the following table—the leakage factor mentioned in column 3 of that item; or
| Column 1Item | Column 2Equipment type or process type (k) | Column 3Leakage factor (Fk) in kg methane per GJ |
| 1 | Anaerobic digester with implemented LDAR program | 9.00 × 10−2 |
| 2 | Anaerobic digester | 7.20 × 10−1 |
| 3 | Biogas upgrading | 4.50 × 10−2 |
| 4 | Biogas upgrading with implemented LDAR program | 4.50 × 10−3 |
(b)if the manufacturer of the equipment supplies equipment-specific production factors for the equipment type—those factors.
(6)The emissions from flaring for the production pathway of the batch (b), Eflare,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆,𝒃=𝑸𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆,𝒃×൫𝑭𝒊𝒊×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒊൱
where:
Qflare,b is the quantity of product flared during the production pathway of the batch (b) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Fi is the density factor of fugitive gas (i), in kilograms per gigajoule, as follows:
(a)for methane—3.603 × 10−1; and
(b)for nitrous oxide—1.505 × 10−3.
GWPi is the Global Warming Potential of fugitive gas (i).
Note The calculation in this subsection uses standard cubic metres of product. The conditions used for these equations are 101.325 kPa, 15 °C.
(7)The emissions from venting for the production pathway of the batch (b), Event,b, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕,𝒃=𝑸𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕,𝒃×𝑭𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆
where:
Qvent,b is the quantity of product vented during the production pathway of the batch (b) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Fvent is a conversion factor equal to 18.01 kilograms per gigajoule.
GWPmethane is the Global Warming Potential of methane.
67 Digestate storage#
(1)The fugitive emissions from digestate storage for the production of the batch (b), Edig,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒈,𝒃=𝑸𝒃×𝑭𝒅𝒊𝒈×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆
where:
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Fdig is the leakage factor for the method of digestate storage employed for the production pathway in units of kilograms of methane per gigajoule determined in accordance with subsection (2).
GWPmethane is the Global Warming Potential of methane.
(2)The leakage factor Fdig, in kilograms per gigajoule, for the method of digestate storage mentioned in column 2 of an item in the following table is the leakage factor mentioned in column 3 of the item:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| Item | Method of digestate storage | Leakage factor (Fdig) in kg per GJ |
| 1 | Open digestate storage | 1.80 × 100 |
| 2 | Gastight digestate storage | 3.24 × 10−1 |
| 3 | Gastight digestate storage with implemented LDAR program | 9.00 × 10−2 |
| 4 | Gastight digestate storage with implemented LDAR program and 150 days hydraulic retention time of material | 1.80 × 10−2 |
(3)In this section:
hydraulic retention time means the average time that material stays in the digester vessel and gastight digestate storage.
68 Production emissions intensity—methane#
(1)The emissions intensity for the production of a batch of methane, EIb, is worked out:
(a)if the intermediate storage tank production module is used to produce the batch (b) and the duration of the batch period is less than the time it took to fill the vessel for the purposes of the module—in accordance with subsection (2); or
(b)in any other case—in accordance with subsection (5).
Note: The production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
(2)For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), EIb is worked out:
(a)if the value of Qpathway,b is equal to or greater than the value of Qb—in accordance with subsection (3); and
(b)if the value of Qpathway,b is less than the value of Qb—in accordance with subsection (4).
(3)For the purposes of paragraph (2)(a), EIb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃𝑸𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions attributable to the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 64.
Qpathway,b has the meaning given by subsection (6).
(4)For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), EIb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃+𝑸𝒃−𝑸𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃×𝑬𝑰𝒃−1𝑸𝒃
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions for the production pathway of the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 64.
Qpathway,b has the meaning given by subsection (6).
Qb has the meaning given by subsection (6).
EIb-1 is:
(a)if the batch is the first batch of the product produced by the holder of the production profile—worked out in accordance with subsection (3); or
(b)in any other case—the production emissions intensity for the batch produced by the holder of the production profile immediately prior to the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule.
(5)For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), EIb is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃𝑸𝒃
where:
Epathway,b is the emissions attributable to the batch (b) in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 64.
Qb has the meaning given by subsection (6).
(6)In this section:
Qb is the amount of product in the batch (b) in gigajoules worked out in accordance with section 59.
Qpathway,b is the amount of product produced for the batch (b) in gigajoules measured:
(a)after the minimum production module has been completed, but before the intermediate storage tank production module has commenced, in relation to the product; and
(b)in accordance with section 9.
69 Delivered emissions intensity—methane#
The emissions intensity for the production and storage or transport for one or more functional units of a batch (b) of methane (the transported quantity), EIdel,product, in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒃×𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅+𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
EIb is the emissions intensity for the production of the batch of methane, worked out in accordance with section 68.
Qb,transported is the amount of methane in the transported quantity in gigajoules:
(a)measured at the production gate for the product at the facility; and
(b)monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Edel,product is the post-production emissions for the transported quantity worked out in accordance with section 65.
Qdel,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity that reached the delivery gate worked out in accordance with Division 5.2.2 of Part 5.2.
Note: The production and post-production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
70 Post-production emissions intensity—methane#
The emissions intensity for the storage or transport of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of methane (the transported quantity), EIpostprod,product, in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoules of methane, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕−𝑬𝑰𝒃
where:
EIdel,product is the delivered emissions intensity for the transported quantity worked out in accordance with section 69.
EIb is the production emissions intensity for the batch (b) worked out in accordance with section 68.
Note: The production and post-production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
Part 5.2 · Delivery of methane
71 Delivery modules#
(1)Each of the following methods for storing or transporting methane is a delivery module for methane:
(a)the pipeline delivery module;
(b)the vehicle delivery module;
(c)the storage vessel delivery module.
(2)The following are sources of emissions relating to the delivery modules mentioned in subsection (1):
(a)for the pipeline delivery module—post-production fugitive emissions and pipeline emissions;
(b)for the vehicle delivery module—post-production fugitive emissions and vehicle emissions;
72 Amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate or end of delivery module#
Amount that reaches the delivery gate
(1)Where a delivery module is the final delivery module for methane, the amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate is worked out as follows:
(a)for the pipeline delivery module:
(i)if the pipeline is a single access pipeline—in accordance with section 73; or
(ii)in any other case—in accordance with section 75;
(b)for the vehicle delivery module—in accordance with either section 74 or section 75;
(c)for the storage vessel delivery module—in accordance with section 75.
(2)Where no delivery module is required to convey the methane from the production gate to a delivery gate, the amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate is worked out in accordance with section 76.
Example: The holder of a production profile for methane has a connection directly from their production gate to a shared network pipeline. Methane that reaches the production gate effectively reaches the delivery gate at the same time and does not require the use of a delivery module.
Amount that reaches the end of the delivery module
(3)Where the delivery module is an interim delivery module for the methane, the amount of methane that reaches the end of the delivery module is worked out in accordance with the following provisions where a reference in the provision to delivery gate is taken to be a reference to end of the delivery module:
(a)for the pipeline delivery module:
(i)if the pipeline is a single access pipeline—in accordance with section 73; or
(ii)in any other case—in accordance with section 75;
(b)for the vehicle delivery module—in accordance with either section 74 or section 75;
(c)for the storage vessel delivery module—in accordance with section 75.
(4)In this section:
single access pipeline, for the pipeline delivery module, means a pipeline that:
(a)is a dedicated pipeline for methane; and
(b)has a single input point for the methane; and
(c)has a single delivery gate for the methane.
73 Single-access pipeline delivered amount#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of methane (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with the pipeline delivery module, the amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate is the amount measured:
(a)at the closest practicable point to the delivery gate; and
(b)over a length of time equal to the time taken to inject the transported quantity into the delivery module; and
(c)in accordance with section 9.
74 Vehicle transport delivered amount#
(1)Where one or more functional units of a batch of methane (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with the vehicle delivery module for methane, the amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate is the amount measured:
(a)at the closest practicable point to the delivery gate; and
(b)in accordance with section 9.
(2)The amount of methane measured under subsection (1) does not include an amount of the transported quantity that is returned to the holder of the delivery profile or the holder of the production profile.
75 Module-specific loss method delivered amount#
(1)Where one or more functional units of a batch of methane (the transported quantity) are stored or transported in accordance with a delivery module (the relevant delivery module), the amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate, Qdel,product, in gigajoules, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×𝟏−𝑳𝑹𝒎−𝑸𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
Qb,transported is the amount of product in the transported quantity (q) in gigajoules, measured:
(a)if the product enters the relevant delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—in accordance with section 59; or
(b)in any other case—in accordance with the method or formula specified in subsection 72(3) for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the relevant delivery module.
LRm is:
(a)if the relevant delivery module (m) is the storage vessel delivery module and the vessel is a large methane storage vessel—worked out in accordance with subsection (4); or
(b)if the relevant delivery module (m) is the pipeline delivery module—either:
(i)worked out in accordance with subsection (2); or
(ii)0.02; or
(c)in any other case—worked out in accordance with subsection (2) or subsection (4).
Note: LRm represents the loss rate for the delivery module (m).
Qself,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity (q) consumed by the holder of the delivery profile for the purposes of the relevant delivery module (m) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qself,product represents the amount of product in the transported quantity that is consumed as an energy source for the delivery module and therefore does not reach the delivery gate.
m is the relevant delivery module used to store or transport the transported quantity (q).
(2)For the purposes of subparagraph (b)(i) and paragraph (c) of the definition of LRm in subsection (1), the loss rate for the relevant delivery module, LRm, is either:
(a)if the amount worked out in accordance with subsection (3) is greater than or equal to zero—that number; or
(b)in any other case—zero.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2), LRm is worked out using the following formula:
𝑳𝑹𝒎=𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚−𝑸𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒎,𝒚𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚
where:
Qin,m,y is the total amount of product put into the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qout,m,y is the total amount of product taken out of the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qout,m,y includes any amount of product taken out by the holder of the delivery profile.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(4)For the purposes of paragraphs (a) and (c) of the definition of LRm in subsection (1), LRm, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑳𝑹𝒎=𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚+𝑸𝒎,𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕,𝒚−𝑸𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒎,𝒚+𝑸𝒎,𝒆𝒏𝒅,𝒚𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚
where:
Qm,start,y is the total amount of product in the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) at the start of the year (y) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qm,end,y is the total amount of product in the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) at the end of the year (y) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qin,m,y is the total amount of product put into the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qout,m,y is the total amount of product taken out of the equipment used to store or transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y) in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qout,m,y includes any amount of product taken out by the holder of the delivery profile.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(5)In this section:
large methane storage vessel means a vessel for storing methane that has a storage capacity greater than 1,000 kilograms.
76 Direct delivery delivered amount#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of methane reach a delivery gate (the transported quantity) without being stored or transported in accordance with a delivery module, the amount of methane that reaches the delivery gate is the same as the amount of methane that reaches the production gate, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
77 Post-production fugitive emissions—methane#
(1)The emissions for the amount of product in the transported quantity that reached the delivery gate, Efug,del, in kilograms of CO2-e are calculated using the following formula:
𝑬𝒇𝒖𝒈,𝒅𝒆𝒍=𝑸𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕×𝑭𝒅𝒆𝒍×𝑮𝑾𝑷𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆
where:
Qlost,product is the quantity of product lost from the delivery module, calculated in accordance with subsection (2), in gigajoules.
Fdel is a conversion factor equal to 18.01 kilograms per gigajoule.
GWPmethane is the Global Warming Potential of methane.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), Qlost,product is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅−𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕−𝑸𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
Qb,transported is the amount of product in the transported quantity in gigajoules, measured in accordance with:
(a)if the product enters the relevant delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—section 59; or
(b)in any other case—the method or formula specified in subsection 72(3) for working out the amount of the product that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the relevant delivery module.
Qdel,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity that reached the end of the delivery module in gigajoules, worked out in accordance with this Division.
Qself,product is the amount of product in the transported quantity consumed by the holder of the delivery profile for the purposes of the relevant delivery module in gigajoules, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Chapter 6—Iron ore production pathway
78 Iron ore functional unit#
The functional unit of iron ore is 1 dry metric tonne of iron ore.
79 Iron ore batch size#
(1)For the purposes of subparagraph 29(4)(d)(i) of the Act, the amount of iron ore in a batch produced in accordance with the iron ore production pathway is the amount measured at the production gate for the product at the facility in dry metric tonnes.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), the amount of iron ore in a batch must be monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
80 Iron ore production pathway#
(1)The iron ore production pathway is a production pathway for iron ore.
(3)Without limiting subsection (2), the iron ore production module includes any of the following processes:
(a)preparing the ground for excavation, including by removing overburden;
(b)dewatering;
(c)breaking up the iron ore and waste rock;
(d)transporting the iron ore or any other materials for the purposes of the mining process;
(e)blending the iron ore with externally sourced iron ore.
(4)The iron ore production module only includes steps or processes undertaken to prepare the ground for excavation where those steps or processes occur immediately prior to, or during, excavation.
(5)The iron ore production module is a minimum module for the iron ore production pathway.
(6)The following are sources of emissions for the iron ore production pathway:
(a)electricity supply and use for the pathway;
(b)fuel supply and combustion for the pathway;
(c)feedstock supply for the pathway;
(d)water supply for the pathway;
(e)synthetic gas use for the pathway;
(7)If a source of emissions mentioned in subsection (6) exists for the iron ore production pathway, the emissions from that source must be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)for electricity supply and use—section 15;
(b)for fuel supply and combustion—section 16;
(c)for feedstock supply—section 16A;
(d)for water supply—section 17;
(e)for synthetic gas use—section 19;
(f)for explosives supply—section 83.
Note: For the iron ore production pathway, section 16A only applies to externally sourced iron ore: see the definition of feedstock in subsection 16A(2).
81 Optional modules—processing#
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), the iron ore processing module includes any of the following processes:
(a)blending externally sourced iron ore with the product;
(b)transporting the iron ore for the purposes of processing the iron ore, including transporting the ore:
(i)to a location where the ore is processed; and
(ii)to the production gate;
(c)treating water for the purposes of processing the iron ore.
(3)The iron ore processing module does not include sintering or pelletising.
(4)The iron ore processing module is an optional module for the iron ore production pathway.
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. All sources of emissions for the iron ore production pathway, including for optional modules for that production pathway, are specified in subsection 80(6).
82 Iron ore production emissions#
The emissions for the production of a batch (b) of iron ore, Epathway,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are the sum of the emissions for the batch from all sources of emissions for the iron ore production pathway.
Note: An optional module is a production module that forms part of the production pathway. If the production pathway for the iron ore includes the iron ore processing module, the production emissions include the emissions for the batch from all sources of emissions for that module specified in subsection 80(6).
83 Explosives supply#
The emissions from explosives supplied for the production pathway for the batch (b), Eexplosive,b, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆,𝒃=𝑸𝑨𝑵,𝒃×𝑬𝑭𝑨𝑵
where:
QAN,b is the quantity of ammonium nitrate, in kilograms, used in explosives used for the production pathway for the batch (b), measured in accordance with section 9.
EFAN, the scope 3 emission factor for ammonium nitrate used in explosives in kilograms of CO2-e per kilogram of ammonium nitrate, is 1.87.
84 Iron ore post-production emissions#
The post-production emissions for the transport or storage of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of iron ore in accordance with one or more delivery modules (the transported quantity), Edel,transported, are the sum of the emissions from all sources of post-production emissions for the delivery modules for the transported quantity in kilograms of CO2-e.
85 Overland conveyer delivery module—overland conveyer emissions#
(1) The emissions for the transport of one or more functional units of a batch of iron ore (the transported quantity) in accordance with the overland conveyer delivery module, Econvey,transported, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using either:
(a) the direct reporting method in subsection (2); or
(b) the overland conveyer emission factor method in subsection (3).
Direct reporting method
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), Econvey,transported is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅=𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒕+𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒕
where:
Econvey,elec,t is the emissions for the electricity supplied for the overland conveyer delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a) a reference in section 15:
(i) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to overland conveyer delivery module; and
(ii) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t);
(iii) to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile; and
(b) the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero;
(c) subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Econvey,fuel,t is the emissions from the fuel used for the overland conveyer delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to overland conveyer delivery module; and
(b) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t).
t is the time period during which the transported quantity (q) is loaded, transported, unloaded and processed for the purposes of the overland conveyer delivery module.
Overland conveyer emission factor method
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), Econvey,transported is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅=𝑸𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×𝑬𝑭𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒚
where:
Qconvey,transported is:
(b) in any other case—the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the overland conveyer delivery module worked out in accordance with subsection 91(3).
EFconvey,y is the overland conveyer-specific emission factor for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, worked out in accordance with subsection (4).
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), EFconvey,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒚=𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒚𝑸𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒚
where:
Qconvey,y is the total amount of iron ore transported by the overland conveyer in accordance with the overland conveyer delivery module for the year (y), in dry metric tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4), Econvey,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒚=𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒚+𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒚,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒚
where:
Econvey,elec,y is the emissions for the electricity supplied for the overland conveyer delivery module for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a) a reference in section 15:
(i) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to overland conveyer delivery module; and
(ii) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
(iii) to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile;
(b) the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c) subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Econvey,fuel,y is the emissions from the fuel used for the overland conveyer delivery module for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to overland conveyer delivery module; and
(b) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y).
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(6) In this section:
overland conveyer delivery module: see paragraph 90(1)(b).
86 Slurry pipeline delivery module—slurry pipeline emissions#
(1) The emissions for the transport of one or more functional units of a batch of iron ore (the transported quantity) in accordance with the slurry pipeline delivery module, Espipe,transported, in kilograms of CO2-e, are worked out using either:
(a) the direct reporting method in subsection (2); or
(b) the slurry pipeline emission factor method in subsection (3).
Direct reporting method
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), Espipe,transported is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅=𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒕+𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒕+𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒕
where:
Espipe,elec,t is the emissions for the electricity supplied for the slurry pipeline delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a) a reference in section 15:
(i) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to slurry pipeline delivery module; and
(ii) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t); and
(iii) to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile;
(b) the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero; and
(c) subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Espipe,fuel,t is the emissions from the fuel used for the slurry pipeline delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to slurry pipeline delivery module; and
(b) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t).
Espipe,water,t is the emissions from the water used for the slurry pipeline delivery module for the time period (t), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 17 where a reference in that provision:
(a) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to slurry pipeline delivery module; and
(b) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to time period (t).
t is the time period during which the transported quantity (q) is loaded, transported, unloaded and processed for the purposes of the slurry pipeline delivery module.
Slurry pipeline emission factor method
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), Espipe,transported is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅=𝑸𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚
where:
Qspipe,transported is:
(a) if the iron ore enters the slurry pipeline delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, measured at the production gate for the product in accordance with section 9; or
(b) in any other case—the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the slurry pipeline delivery module worked out in accordance with subsection 91(3).
EFspipe,y is the slurry pipeline-specific emission factor for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, worked out in accordance with subsection (4).
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), EFspipe,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑭𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚=𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚𝑸𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚
where:
Qspipe,y is the total amount of iron ore transported by the slurry pipeline in accordance with the slurry pipeline delivery module for the year (y), in dry metric tonnes, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4), Espipe,y is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒚=𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄,𝒚+𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍,𝒚+𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆,𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓,𝒚
where:
Espipe,elec,y is the emissions for the electricity supplied for the slurry pipeline delivery module for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 15, subject to the following:
(a) a reference in section 15:
(i) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to slurry pipeline delivery module; and
(ii) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y); and
(iii) to production profile is taken to be a reference to delivery profile;
(b) the value of the parameter Qelec,ex,b in subsection 15(2) is taken to be zero;
(c) subsection 15(5) does not apply.
Espipe,fuel,y is the emissions from the fuel used for the slurry pipeline delivery module for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 16 where a reference in that provision:
(a) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to slurry pipeline delivery module; and
(b) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y).
Espipe,water,y is the emissions from the water used for the slurry pipeline delivery module for the year (y), in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 17 where a reference in that provision:
(a) to production pathway is taken to be a reference to slurry pipeline delivery module; and
(b) to batch (b) is taken to be a reference to year (y).
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
(6) In this section:
slurry pipeline delivery module: see paragraph 90(1)(c).
87 Production emissions intensity—iron ore#
The emissions intensity for the production of a batch of iron ore, EIb, in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒃=𝑬𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚,𝒃𝑸𝒃
where:
Qb is the amount of iron ore in the batch (b), in dry metric tonnes, worked out in accordance with section 79.
Note: The production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
88 Delivered emissions intensity—iron ore#
The emissions intensity for the production and storage or transport for one or more functional units of a batch (b) of iron ore (the transported quantity), EIdel,product, in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒃×𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅+𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
where:
EIb is the emissions intensity for the production of the batch of iron ore, in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, worked out in accordance with section 87.
Qb,transported is the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, measured at the production gate for the product in accordance with section 9.
Edel,product is the post-production emissions for the transported quantity, in kilograms of CO2-e, worked out in accordance with section 84.
Qdel,product is the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, that reached the delivery gate worked out in accordance with Division 6.2.2.
Note: The production and post-production emissions intensity for the batch must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
89 Post-production emissions intensity—iron ore#
The emissions intensity for the storage or transport of one or more functional units of a batch (b) of iron ore (the transported quantity), EIpostprod,product, in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑬𝑰𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑬𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕−𝑬𝑰𝒃
where:
EIdel,product is the delivered emissions intensity for the transported quantity, in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, worked out in accordance with section 88.
EIb is the production emissions intensity for the batch, in kilograms of CO2-e per dry metric tonne of iron ore, worked out in accordance with section 87.
Note: The post-production emissions intensity for the transported quantity must be included on the PGO certificate in accordance with the rules.
90 Delivery modules#
(1)Each of the following methods for storing or transporting iron ore is a delivery module for iron ore:
(a)the vehicle delivery module for iron ore;
(b)transport by overland conveyer, including loading iron ore onto the conveyer, unloading it from the conveyer and processing the product for the purposes of transporting it (the overland conveyer delivery module);
(c)transport by slurry pipeline, including loading iron ore into the pipeline, unloading it from the pipeline, processing the product for the purposes of transporting it and returning and treating water used by the pipeline (the slurry pipeline delivery module).
(2)The following are sources of emissions relating to the delivery modules mentioned in subsection (1):
(a)for the vehicle delivery module—vehicle emissions;
(b)for the overland conveyer delivery module—overland conveyer emissions;
(c)for the slurry pipeline delivery module—slurry pipeline emissions.
91 Amount of iron ore that reaches the delivery gate or end of delivery module#
Amount that reaches the delivery gate
(1)Where a delivery module is the final delivery module for the iron ore, the amount of iron ore that reaches the delivery gate is worked out as follows:
(b)in any other case—in accordance with either section 92 or section 93.
(2)Where no delivery module is required to convey the iron ore from the production gate to a delivery gate, the amount of iron ore that reaches the delivery gate is worked out in accordance with section 94.
Example: The facility for an iron ore production pathway is located next to the facility that produces iron. Iron ore that reaches the production gate effectively reaches the delivery gate at the same time and does not require the use of a delivery module.
Amount that reaches the end of the delivery module
(3)Where the delivery module is an interim delivery module for the iron ore, the amount of iron ore that reaches the end of the delivery module is worked out in accordance with the following provisions where a reference in the provision to delivery gate is taken to be a reference to the end of the delivery module:
(a)if the iron ore is blended with iron ore that is not part of the batch after the iron ore leaves the production gate but before it reaches the end of the delivery module—in accordance with section 93;
(b)in any other case—in accordance with either section 92 or section 93.
92 Measured delivered amount—iron ore#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of iron ore (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with a delivery module, the amount of iron ore that reaches the delivery gate is the amount measured in dry metric tonnes:
(a)at the closest practicable point to the delivery gate; and
(b)in accordance with section 9.
93 Module-specific loss method delivered amount—iron ore#
(1)Where one or more functional units of a batch of iron ore (the transported quantity) are transported in accordance with a delivery module (the relevant delivery module), the amount of iron ore that reaches the delivery gate, Qdel,product, in dry metric tonnes, is worked out using the following formula:
𝑸𝒅𝒆𝒍,𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕=𝑸𝒃,𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅×𝟏−𝑳𝑹𝒎
where:
Qb,transported is the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity (q), in dry metric tonnes, measured as:
(a)if the iron ore enters the relevant delivery module immediately after the production pathway has been completed—the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, measured at the production gate for the product in accordance with section 9; or
(b) in any other case—the amount of iron ore in the transported quantity, in dry metric tonnes, that reaches the end of the delivery module immediately prior to the relevant delivery module worked out in accordance with subsection 91(3).
LRm, the loss rate for the relevant delivery module (m), is either:
(a)if the amount worked out in accordance with subsection (2) is greater than or equal to zero—that number; or
(b)in any other case—zero.
m is the relevant delivery module used to transport the transported quantity (q).
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), LRm is worked out using the following formula:
𝑳𝑹𝒎=𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚−𝑸𝒐𝒖𝒕,𝒎,𝒚𝑸𝒊𝒏,𝒎,𝒚
where:
Qin,m,y is the total amount of iron ore in dry metric tonnes put into the equipment used to transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Qout,m,y is the total amount of iron ore in dry metric tonnes taken out of the equipment used to transport the product in accordance with the relevant delivery module (m) for the year (y), monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Note: Qout,m,y includes any amount of iron ore taken out by the holder of the delivery profile.
y is the financial year immediately prior to the financial year in which the batch period started.
Note: Section 14, which provides for an alternative definition of y where the holder of the delivery profile has an incomplete data set, applies to this subsection.
94 Direct delivery delivered amount—iron ore#
Where one or more functional units of a batch of iron ore (the transported quantity) reach the delivery gate without being transported in accordance with a delivery module, the amount of iron ore that reaches the delivery gate is the same as the amount of iron ore that reaches the production gate, monitored or measured in accordance with section 9.
Schedule 1—Emission factors
Part 1—Scope 3 emission factors for water sources
Note: See paragraphs 17(2)(a) and 17(2)(b).
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Water source | Emission factors for water source in kg of CO2-e per kg of water |
| 1 | Brackish water | 0 |
| 2 | Desalinated brackish water that has been treated so that it is of a quality suitable for use in a cooling tower | 0.001958 |
| 3 | Desalinated seawater that has been treated so that it is of a quality suitable for use in a cooling tower | 0.004520 |
| 4 | Potable water from New South Wales | 0.000385 |
| 5 | Potable water from Queensland | 0.000367407 |
| 6 | Potable water from South Australia | 0.000241 |
| 7 | Potable water from Tasmania | 0.000227 |
| 8 | Potable water from the Australian Capital Territory | 0.000433 |
| 9 | Potable water from the Northern Territory | 0.000529 |
| 10 | Potable water from Victoria | 0.000252 |
| 11 | Potable water from Western Australia | 0.000627 |
| 12 | Raw wastewater | 0 |
| 13 | Seawater | 0 |
| 14 | Treated wastewater | 0 |
| 15 | Untreated captured rainwater | 0 |
| 16 | Untreated groundwater | 0 |
| 17 | Untreated surface water | 0 |
Part 2—Scope 3 emission factor supplements for advanced water treatment processes
Note: See paragraph 17(2)(b) and subsection 17(4).
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Item | Advanced treatment process | Water quality post-treatment process | Emission factor in kg of CO2-e per kg of water |
| 1 | Ultrapure membrane process | Water for electrolyser feed-water qualityConductivity less than 0.1 micro-Siemens per centimetre (µS/cm) and total silica less than 0.01 milligrams per litre (mg/L) | 0.001836 |
| 2 | Ultrapure thermal process | Water for electrolyser feed-water qualityConductivity less than 0.1 µS/cm and total silica less than 0.01 mg/L | 0.036991 |
| 3 | Demineralised or deionised via electro-deionisation | Boiler feedwater for steam generation qualityConductivity less than 1 µS/cm, total silica less than 0.02 mg/L and less than 0.08 Total Organic Carbon | 0.001741 |
| 4 | Water softening by ion exchange | Water hardness less than 0.02 mmol/L | 0.000335 |
| 5 | Ultrafiltered membrane process | Particulate matter larger than 0.01 µm removed and turbidity below 0.1 Nephelometric Turbidity Units | 0.004356 |
| 6 | Filtered clarifier | Total suspended solids reduced to below 1 mg/L or turbidity less than 10 Nephelometric Turbidity Units | 0.000509 |
Part 3—Emission factors for vehicles
Note: See paragraph (a) of the parameter EFveh in subsection 21(5).
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Type of vehicle | Emission factor in kg of CO2-e per kg-km |
| 1 | Train | 0.00001464 |
| 2 | Cargo ship | 0.00003334 |
| 3 | Articulated truck (including a road train) | 0.00006944 |
| 4 | Rigid truck with a gross vehicle mass of more than 3.5 tonnes | 0.00021505 |
| 5 | Light commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle mass of up to 3.5 tonnes | 0.00308084 |
| 6 | Aircraft | 0.0453 |
Part 4—Scope 3 emission factors for alloying metals
Note: See section 19B.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Type of alloying metal | Emission factor for alloying metal in kg of CO2-e per kg of metal |
| 1 | Magnesium | 21.8 |
| 2 | Silicon | 12.1 |
| 3 | Manganese | 9.5 |
| 4 | Copper | 4.1 |
| 5 | Zinc | 3.8 |
| 6 | Iron | 2.2 |
Part 5—Emission factors for pipeline transport
Note: See section 12.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Type of gaseous feedstock or fuel | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per GJ-km |
| 1 | Biogas | 0.005111 |
Part 6—Production scope 3 emission factors for feedstocks measured in kilograms
Note: See section 12.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Feedstock or fuel type | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per kg | Biogenic carbon content (%) |
| 1 | Iron ore – magnetite ore | 0.0768 | n/a |
| 2 | Iron ore – non-magnetite ore | 0.0169 | n/a |
| 3 | Pre-consumer aluminium scrap | 0 | n/a |
| 4 | Post-consumer aluminium scrap | 0.52 | n/a |
| 5 | Bituminous coal | 0.0810 | 0 |
| 6 | Sub-bituminous coal | 0.0525 | 0 |
| 7 | Brown coal (lignite) | 0.00408 | 0 |
| 8 | Coking coal | 0.192 | 0 |
| 9 | Anthracite | Not estimated | 0 |
| 10 | Coal briquettes | Not estimated | 0 |
| 11 | Coal coke | Not estimated | 0 |
| 12 | Coal tar | Not estimated | 0 |
| 13 | A solid fossil fuel not specifically mentioned in this table | Not estimated | 0 |
| 14 | Recycled industrial material derived from fossil fuels | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Recycled passenger car tyres | 0 | 23.1 |
| 16 | Recycled truck and off road tyres | 0 | 31.5 |
| 17 | Recycled non-biomass municipal materials | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Mixed solid waste | 0 | Based on sampling |
| 19 | Sulphite lyes | 0 | 100 |
| 20 | Animal effluent (for example, dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, poultry) | 0 | 100 |
| 21 | Sugarcane bagasse and tops and trash | 0 | 100 |
| 22 | Cereal crop straw or stover residues (for example, sorghum straw, wheat straw, rice straw, stalks and leaves) | 0 | 100 |
| 23 | Non-cereal crop residues (for example, pea straw, bean straw, cotton gin trash) | 0 | 100 |
| 24 | Winery residues (for example grape marc) | 0 | 100 |
| 25 | Spoiled silage | 0 | 100 |
| 26 | Plantation forestry residue (excluding any biomass from native forest) | 0 | 100 |
| 27 | Native forestry residue | 0 | 100 |
| 28 | Food processing biogenic waste (for example, peels, pulps, damaged produce) | 0 | 100 |
| 29 | Distillery and brewery wastes (for example, spent grains, used yeast, pot ale) | 0 | 100 |
| 30 | Source-separated biogenic municipal solid waste at kerb side collection | 0 | 100 |
| 31 | Source-separated biogenic commercial or industrial waste at business collection | 0 | 100 |
| 32 | Facility-separated biogenic municipal solid waste | 0 | 100 |
| 33 | Facility-separated biogenic commercial or industrial waste | 0 | 100 |
| 34 | Domestic, commercial or industrial wastewater | 0 | 100 |
| 35 | A feedstock listed in items 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 that have undergone primary size reduction | 0.00304 | 100 |
| 36 | A feedstock listed in items 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 that have undergone secondary size reduction | 0.0329 | 100 |
| 37 | A feedstock listed in items 26 and 27 that have undergone primary size reduction | 0.00518 | 100 |
| 38 | A feedstock listed in items 26 and 27 that have undergone secondary size reduction | 0.030 | 100 |
| 39 | A feedstock listed in items 21, 22, 23 and 25 that have undergone primary size reduction | 0.00969 | 100 |
| 40 | A feedstock listed in items 21, 22, 23 and 25 that have undergone secondary size reduction | 0.0314 | 100 |
Part 7—Scope 3 emission factors for liquid fuel consumption
Note: See section 12.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Fuel type | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per GJ | Biogenic carbon content (%) |
| 1 | Petroleum based oils | 18.0 | 0 |
| 2 | Petroleum based greases | 18.0 | 0 |
| 3 | Automotive gasoline or petrol (other than for use as fuel in an aircraft) | 17.2 | 0 |
| 4 | Aviation gasoline | 18.0 | 0 |
| 5 | Kerosene (other than for use as fuel in an aircraft) | 18.0 | 0 |
| 6 | Aviation turbine fuel or kerosene | 18.0 | 0 |
| 7 | Heating oil | 18.0 | 0 |
| 8 | Diesel oil | 17.3 | 0 |
| 9 | Fuel oil | 18.0 | 0 |
| 10 | Liquefied aromatic hydrocarbons | 18.0 | 0 |
| 11 | Mineral turpentine or white spirits | 18.0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) | 20.2 | 0 |
| 13 | Naphtha | 18.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Petroleum coke | 18.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Refinery gas and liquids | 18.0 | 0 |
| 16 | Refinery coke | 18.0 | 0 |
| 17 | Crude oil & Refinery Stock | 13.9 | 0 |
| 18 | Petroleum based products other than those mentioned in the items above | 18.0 | 0 |
| 19 | Biogenic based products | Not estimated | 100 |
| 20 | Ethanol | Not estimated | 0 |
| 21 | Biodiesel | Not estimated | 100 |
| 22 | Renewable aviation kerosene | Not estimated | 100 |
| 23 | Renewable diesel | Not estimated | 100 |
Part 8—Production scope 3 emission factors for gas consumption other than natural gas
Note: See section 12.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Item | Feedstock type | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per GJ | Biogenic carbon content (%) |
| 1 | Landfill gas at the point of creation | 0.0 | 100 |
| 2 | Landfill gas that has been collected and cleaned | 15.52 | 100 |
| 3 | Gas from a passive covered anaerobic lagoon at the point of creation | 0.0 | 100 |
| 4 | Gas from a passive covered anaerobic lagoon that has been collected and cleaned | 15.52 | 100 |
| 5 | Gas from an anaerobic digester fed only by waste and/or residue feedstock, powered by own biogas and with gastight digestate storage, prior to entering a gas transport system | 17.08 | 100 |
| 6 | Gas from an anaerobic digester fed only by waste and/or residue feedstock, powered by own biogas and with non-gastight digestate storage, prior to entering a gas transport system | 36.15 | 100 |
| 7 | Biomethane | Not estimated | 100 |
| 8 | Hydrogen | Not estimated | N/A |
Part 9—Scope 3 emission factors for natural gas consumption
Note: See section 12.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | State or Territory | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per GJ—area connected to a distribution pipeline | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per GJ—area connected to a transmission pipeline |
| 1 | New South Wales | 13.1 | 14 |
| 2 | Victoria | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Queensland | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Western Australia | 4.1 | 4 |
| 5 | South Australia | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| 6 | Tasmania | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | Australian Capital Territory | 13.1 | 14 |
| 8 | Northern Territory | 4.1 | 4 |
Part 10—Scope 3 emission factors for compressed or liquified natural gas consumption
Note: See section 12.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Item | Fuel combusted | Emission factor in kg CO2-e per GJ | Biogenic carbon content (%) |
| 1 | Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 18 | 0 |
| 2 | Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 18 | 0 |
Note: See subparagraph 9(3)(a)(i).
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Parameter | Provision |
| 1 | Qelec,market,b | Subsections 15(2) and 15(5) |
| 2 | Qelec,ex,y | Subsection 15(5) |
| 3 | Qelec,market,y | Subsection 15(5) |
| 4 | Qf,CHP,b | Subsection 16(3) |
| 5 | Qf,b | Subsections 16A(1), 16(2) and 19C(1) |
| 6 | Qcarb,c,b | Subsection 16B(1) |
| 7 | Qwater,x,b | Subsection 17(1) |
| 8 | Qsteam,x,b | Subsection 18(1) |
| 9 | QO2,is,b | Subsection 19A(1) |
| 10 | Qalloy,x,b | Section 19B |
| 11 | Qalumina,b,x | Section 46 |
| 12 | Qcpc,b | Subsection 47(4) |
| 13 | Qpitch,b | Subsection 47(4) |
| 14 | Qanodes_sup,b | Section 48 |
Note: See paragraph 9(3)(b).
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Parameter | Provision |
| 1 | Df | Subsection 12(3) |
| 2 | DJ | Subsection 21(5) |
| 3 | Dfleet,SJ | Subsection 21(6) |
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