Current Stage
Assessment Commenced
Proposal Details
Client: Tasmania Oil
Premises: Wivenhoe Oil Recovery Facility
Activity: oil recovery facility
Class of Assessment: 2A
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 10/8/2022
The Proposal
The proposal is for an existing oil recovery facility operating in the
industrial area located on River Road Wivenhoe. The site received waste
oil, lubricants, and waste oil filters. Oil is extracted and reprocessed
on site for sale as industrial fuel oil for burning to produce energy.
Current production is around 500,000 litres per annum. The activity is not
currently approved and is considered an oil refinery under EMPCA Schedule 2
1(c). The proponent wishes to increase production to 1,000,000 litres (1ML)
under this proposal.
Notice of Intent
Tasmania Oil, Wivenhoe Oil Recovery Facility - NOI (PDF 4Mb)
Environmental Effects Report Guidelines
EER Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare a case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.
Tasmania oil, Wivenhoe Oil Recovery Facility - EER Guidelines (PDF 337Kb)