CH4 Global, CirPro partner to ramp up production of methane-reducing cattle feed

AUSTRALIA – CH4 Global, a leader in biotechnology for climate solutions, has announced a groundbreaking agreement with CirPro Australia to scale the production of its Methane Tamer, an Asparagopsis-based cattle feed supplement. 

This strategic partnership is set to revolutionize the beef industry by enabling the large-scale production of low-methane beef, with a focus on meeting the rising global demand for sustainably produced meat.

Under the terms of the agreement, CH4 Global will substantially increase the supply of Methane Tamer to CirPro and its key feedlot partners, HB Rural and Mort & Co. 

This expansion will allow for the daily production of reduced-methane beef from at least 100,000 cattle, a significant portion destined for export markets where consumers increasingly seek low-carbon, sustainably sourced beef products.

The first shipment of this reduced-methane beef is expected to be exported later this year, marking a milestone in the commercial implementation of Methane Tamer in South Australian beef feedlots. 

This development underscores the growing importance of environmental sustainability in the livestock industry.

“This offtake agreement is a game-changer for the global beef industry and a major milestone in our mission to bend the climate curve,” said Dr. Steve Meller, CEO of CH4 Global. 

“By partnering with industry leaders like CirPro, HB Rural, and Mort & Co, we are now positioned to meet the burgeoning international demand for beef with a significantly lower carbon footprint.”

Methane Tamer, which utilizes whole Asparagopsis seaweed, has been proven to reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 90%. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is responsible for about 30% of all human-driven methane emissions, with cattle production being a major contributor. 

The supplement lowers methane emissions and enhances productivity. According to CirPro CEO Reg Smyth, cattle in trials achieved the same weight gain as those in the control group while consuming less feed, making the product economically viable for producers.

New facility in the horizon 

CH4 Global is constructing a new state-of-the-art facility, the EcoPark, north of Port Lincoln in South Australia, to support this rapid production scaling. 

The facility, scheduled to begin operations this autumn, will be central to producing Methane Tamer at the volumes needed to meet the growing demand.

Solutions like Methane Tamer are critical as the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change. 

Methane is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of warming potential over 20 years, reducing livestock emissions a key focus area for climate action.

Recent global trends, such as Denmark’s announcement of a tax on cattle emissions, underscore the significance of this development. This signals a growing regulatory focus on reducing livestock-related methane emissions. 

As governments worldwide continue implementing stricter environmental regulations, the demand for proven methane-reducing products like Methane Tamer is expected to skyrocket, positioning CH4 Global and its partners at the forefront of sustainable livestock farming.

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