The Australian Government has released amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination, reflecting outcomes from the public consultation conducted in April 2026 through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s NGER Consultation Hub.
The NGER Measurement Determination is updated annually to incorporate:
- Revised emissions and energy factors
- Improvements to emissions estimation methodologies
- Clarifications to reporting requirements
At Trinity Consultants, we view these updates as an important opportunity for NGER reporters to understand what has changed and assess the potential implications for future reporting obligations.
Key Amendments Introduced in June 2026
The amendments include changes relating to:
- Renewable fuels, including co-processed liquid fuels
- Fugitive emissions from coal mines and oil and gas operations
- Methane emissions from landfills and wastewater handling
- Scope 2 emissions and associated emission factors.
Notable amendments include:
NGER Determination Division Number | NGER Amendment 2026 |
3.2.2.3 – Emissions releases from coal mine waste gas flared (Underground mine) | 3.15 – change in definition of Efk (emission factor of carbon dioxide for the quantity of the methane (k) within the coal mine waste gas flared, measured in kilograms of CO2-e per gigajoule) |
3.2.3.2 – Fugitive emissions from extraction of coal (Open cut mines) | 3.25 – updated general requirements for analysis of gas and gas bearing strata |
3.3.2.2 – Oil & gas exploration and development (emissions that are flared) | 3.45A Method 2A – new inclusion for flare methane or nitrous oxide emissions |
3.3.7 – Natural gas transmission (other than emissions that are flared) | 3.77 Method 2 – modified formula |
3.3.7B – Natural gas liquefaction, storage, and transfer (other than emissions that are vented or flared) | 3.78J Method 3 – modified formula |
5.2.2 – Method 1 – emissions of methane released from landfills | 5.4(4) – inclusion on the collection efficiency limit for a landfill 5.11(2) – updated default waste stream % for waste mix type |
5.2.3 – Method 2 – emissions of methane released from landfills | 5.15(1)(b) – new formula, change in wording |
5.3.2 – Method 1 – methane released from wastewater handling (domestic and commercial) | 5.25(1) – updated default factors |
Schedule 1 – Energy content factors and emission factors | Part 3 – Fuel combustion – liquid fuels and certain petroleum-based products for stationary energy purposes – inclusion of new parameters |
When Do These Changes Apply?
These amendments do not apply to NGER reports due on 2 November 2026 for the 2025-26 reporting year.
Instead, they will apply from the 2026-27 reporting year onwards, impacting reports due by 1 November 2027 and subsequent reporting years.
How Trinity Consultants Can Help
Our team works closely with NGER reporters across the mining, energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. We can help you:
- Identify which amendments are relevant to your operations
- Assess impact on emissions calculations and reporting methodologies
- Understand compliance requirements for future reporting periods
- Prepare for implementation ahead of the 2026-27 reporting year
If you would like to discuss how these changes may affect your organisation, please contact us for an initial assessment via our contact form.