Hay chosen to be first site for world-first bio fertiliser plant
By Krista Schade
In a world-first, UAG Bio Nutrients has chosen Ravensworth Station, near Hay, as the test site for its new bio-fertiliser plant.
“We are establishing the first test site in partnership with Ravensworth and plan to work with them and others to expand production here and further afield in the future,” said Executive Chair John Barraclough.
“This is an investment in a new industry for the region.”
Construction has started on UAG Bio Nutrients’ first full-scale plant – a world-first facility that uses patented technology to convert organic waste into bio fertiliser and clean energy.
Work on the first stage of the $16 million facility began in early August and is due to be completed by December 2023. When fully operational it will process more than 3,500 tonnes of animal waste a year and produce 6,000 tonnes of bio-fertiliser, 4,400 MWh of energy and significant carbon credits.
This is the first stage of this pilot plant and in time it will expand to take in 30,000 tonnes of waste.
The facility uses new technology developed in Australia which combines anaerobic digestion with vermiculture to convert organic waste from Hay chosen to be first site for world-first bio fertiliser plant agriculture, industry and municipal authorities into biofertiliser, biomethane for clean energy, food-grade CO2 and carbon credits.
Mr Barraclough said the process was the missing link in the circular economy – minimising waste, maximising resource recovery, and promoting a more sustainable and regenerative model for agriculture and industry.
“We are using new technologies developed in Australia to solve some of the most pressing environmental issues for farmers, industry and communities and to create positive ESG impacts,” he said.
“Instead of agricultural or industrial waste being disposed of in landfill, we recirculate it back into the soil, efficiently providing nutrients for food production.
“Our process creates clean energy which can reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.”
UAG has also established an office in Lachlan Street.
Operator Russell Curtis from local firm Crighton’s Engineering has been handling the heavy lifting involved in construction of UAG’s world-first bio facility, near Hay. (Image: UAG Bio Nutrients.)
Pictured is operator Russell Curtis from local firm Crighton’s Engineering has been handling the heavy lifting involved in construction of UAG’s world-first bio facility, near Hay. (Image: UAG Bio Nutrients.)
Aerial images of Ravensworth The Riverine Grazier/Krista Schade
