Project Proponent Aurora Algae Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is to develop a commercial-scale algae farm and processing facilities located near Karratha in the Shire of Roebourne. The project would involve cultivation, harvesting, separation and processing of algae. Cultivation would occur in shallow open ponds in the presence of sunlight, seawater and carbon dioxide plus some nutrients and trace elements to promote algal growth. The end products from processing would be: biodiesel for use as fuel; protein-rich biomass for farmed fish and animal feed; and omega 3 oils suitable for human consumption. Assessment Number 1857 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Aquaculture Last updated October 21, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Assessment on Proponent Information - Category A Extract of determination Chairman's Determination - Commercial Scale Algae Farm and Processing Facilities, Karratha (PDF, 22.31 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Date published Monday, December 27, 2010 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1475 EPA Report Commercial Scale Algae Farm and Processing Facilities, Karratha (PDF, 1.71 MB) Proponent documents Environmental Review Document - Commercial Scale Algae Farm and Processing Facilities, Karratha (PDF, 10.11 MB) Key Environmental Factors Marine Environmental Quality Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, May 20, 2013 - 12:00 Appeals close Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, October 21, 2013 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 950 (PDF, 339.89 KB)
