CH4 Global Launches World's First Commercial-Scale Asparagopsis Production Facility

A Major Milestone in Scalable Methane Reduction for the Livestock Industry

CH4 Global has officially begun production at the world's first commercial-scale facility for growing Asparagopsis, marking a breakthrough in economically viable, large-scale methane reduction for the livestock sector.

The EcoPark facility in Louth Bay, South Australia, which opened on January 29, 2025, utilizes an innovative pond-based cultivation system that significantly lowers production costs. This new system reduces costs to one-tenth of conventional tank-based methods, making CH4 Global Methane Tamer cattle feed supplement more accessible and profitable across the agricultural value chain.

A Game-Changer for Commercial Scaling

The opening of this facility lays to rest any doubts about whether Asparagopsis production can be scaled to meet commercial demand, said Dr. Steve Meller, CEO and co-founder of CH4 Global, at the launch event. We cracked the code on making methane-reducing feed supplements commercially viable without requiring government subsidies a crucial step in scaling this important climate solution.

The EcoPark's initial phase includes 10 large-scale cultivation ponds with a combined capacity of 2 million liters, capable of producing over 80 metric tons of Asparagopsis annually. Within the next year, the facility will scale up to 100 ponds, supplying enough seaweed supplement to serve 45,000 cattle per day. With further investment, the site has the potential to expand to 500 ponds, supporting hundreds of thousands of cattle daily.

Key Advantages of the Pond-Based System

The EcoPark's cost-effective and scalable model addresses the key challenges that have historically limited Asparagopsis production, such as ocean harvesting and expensive indoor tank systems. The pond-based approach provides:

• 90% lower capital costs compared to tank-based cultivation
• Enhanced efficiency through polytunnel systems that optimize growing conditions
• Reduced contamination risks and weather disruptions versus ocean-based farming
• Optimized harvest cycles, enabling multiple harvests per year
• Strategic placement in temperate zones, reducing energy costs

A Climate-Driven Solution for the Global Livestock Industry

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with 80 times the warming potential of CO2 over a 20-year period. As global pressure mounts to reduce agricultural methane emissions, CH4 Global's gigaton-scale emissions reduction strategy is becoming increasingly critical.

CH4 Global, headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with operations in Australia and New Zealand, is committed to delivering a mass-scale climate solution through its dried Asparagopsis-based supplement, helping livestock producers worldwide cut methane emissions drastically.

The Growing Global Push for Asparagopsis-Based Methane Reduction

Australia first commercialized Asparagopsis in feed additives in 2020, following groundbreaking research by the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). Studies showed that the seaweed supplement reduced methane emissions in cattle by over 80% in trials conducted in Australia and the U.S.

CH4 Global launched its proprietary feed supplement in April 2023 in Australia and has since expanded its market reach. However, in the United States, the FDA's regulatory hurdles have slowed approval. In response, Congress introduced the Innovative FEED Act in 2023, aiming to streamline approval processes for natural methane-reducing feed additives like Asparagopsis. While the bipartisan bill enjoys wide industry support, Congress has yet to take action.

A Historic Day for CH4 Global and WIN Investors

The launch of CH4 Global's EcoPark facility represents a pivotal moment for WIN (Webit Investment Network) and its investors, who have strongly backed CH4 Global's mission.

The event was attended by key government leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders, including:

• Premier Peter Malinauskas
• Federal Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell
• Agriculture Minister Clare Scriven
• Outgoing Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey

The initial operating capacity of the EcoPark will produce 1.6 million doses of Asparagopsis per year. Once expanded to 100 ponds, the site will supply enough product to serve 45,000 cattle daily, leading to a massive reduction of over 250,000 metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions annually.

The energy at the launch was palpable, with CH4 Global team members, global investors, commercial partners, key suppliers, contractors, and media representatives all present to celebrate this milestone.

A Strong Future for CH4 Global and the Planet

CH4 Global's bold expansion underscores its position as a world leader in Asparagopsis production, with the potential to transform global livestock methane reduction.

This launch marks not just a milestone for the company and its investors, but a critical step forward in the fight against climate change proving that sustainable, profitable, and scalable solutions for reducing livestock methane emissions are now a reality.

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