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Sunday, 08 January 12
THARPAK CONSORTIUM FORMED TO DEVELOP MEGA ENERGY COMPLEX IN SINDH PROVINCE, PAKISTAN
 Press Release: On January 5th, TharPak, LLC met with officials of the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC to introduce and announce the formation of the TharPak Consortium (TharPak), which was created by a group of leading multi-national firms, joining forces to develop a Mega Energy Complex (MEC) in the Thar dessert of southeastern Pakistan (Sindh Province) based on the abundant lignite deposits located there. As a result of exploratory drilling over an area of approximately 9000 sq. km, a total of 175 billion tonnes of coal resource potential has been assessed by the Pakistan Geological Survey (PGS). The consortium plans to tap into a portion of that vast resource and put it to use for the benefit of Pakistan.
The Consortium has set its sights on lignite mining operations with an eventual aggregated production capacity of as much as 100 million tons per year to feed an 80,000 barrels per day Direct Coal to Liquids plant (DCL), 6,000 MW of power generation capacity, and urea production. These industrial processes will be supported by a Carbon Capture & Storage program (CCS), and a liquefied carbon dioxide production and transportation system for sale to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects.
“Pakistan is suffering from an alarming energy deficit and on a per capita basis; it ranks among the bottom of nations in terms of installed capacity. And yet, the people of Pakistan have shown a remarkable resilience and continued to keep their economy afloat despite the severe handicap of unreliable power and expensive imported transportation fuels costing the nation over US$12 billion a year”, stated Steve Carpenter, Director Business Development of the Consortium. “With this energy deficit in mind, we believe that with the combination of our deep mining and engineering expertise and the use of commercially proven clean coal combustion technologies, TharPak will deliver a solution to what is holding Pakistan back from competing on a level playing field in the global economy; dependable, abundant and affordable energy. Matching that effort with facilities that will use lignite for the production of liquid fuels, urea and pipeline quality carbon dioxide promises to be a winning combination for Pakistan,” said Mr. Carpenter.
Members of TharPak recognize the myriad challenges that have held back development of the coal resources at Thar. Collectively, the team brings proven technologies and world-class advanced mining expertise to this endeavor. The aim of the consortium is to not only ensure that this meaningful resource gets put to use as rapidly as possible, but to do so in an environmentally responsible manner.
Mr. Hans Naumann, Chief Engineer of the Consortium points out that "when fully built out, the cumulative capital investment for the lignite mining operations alone will likely exceed US$10 billion. We are acutely aware that mining operations of this magnitude and the industrial processes attendant to them can cause social and environmental impacts if not carefully preplanned and vigorously monitored/adapted in the course of the project life cycle.
TharPak has secured the assistance of two internationally recognized research universities that will assist in the training and educational needs of the Pakistani workforce. The Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research at VT (VCCER/VT) and West Virginia University’s National Research Center for Coal & Energy (NRCCE) will collaborate with TharPak on educational, technical, and research aspects of MEC.
About TharPak, LLC
TharPak, LLC has been specifically formed to organize and lead a consortium of multi-national companies that have been leaders in the push for Clean Coal technologies. TharPak has secured the only commercially proven Direct Coal to Liquids technology in the world for its project in Pakistan.
About Evan Energy
Headed by Mr. Morgan Massey, retired Chairman of Massey Energy, which was among the largest coal mining companies in the world till its recent merger with Alpha Natural Resources, Evan Energy is a leading international energy investment and consulting firm focused on coal and related industry.
About Marshall Miller & Associates, Inc. (MM&A)
Headquartered in Bluefield, VA, MM&A is a diverse consulting and engineering firm offering a wide spectrum of services to clients in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. MM&A’s coal mine engineering expertise has been relied on around the world. Learn more at www.mma1.com.
About Advanced Resources International (ARI)
Headquartered in Washington DC, ARI is internationally recognized for its research and consulting services related to unconventional gas, enhanced oil recovery, environmental, engineering, and carbon sequestration. Learn more at www.adv-res.com.
About VCCER-VT
Located on the campus of Virginia Tech, The Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research, (VCCER) conducts research in the areas of energy and coal development, environmental impacts of coal and energy, and sustainable development of energy and mineral resources. Learn more at www.energy.vt.edu/index.html.
About WVU-NRCCE
Located on the campus of West Virginia University, The National Research Center for Coal & Energy (NRCCE) is a research center and information clearinghouse dedicated to securing our nation's energy needs, protecting our environment, and promoting our economic development. Learn more at www.nrcce.wvu.edu.
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Wednesday, 12 June 24
CHINA ACCOUNTS FOR 16.3% OF AUSTRALIA'S COAL EXPORTS, FOLLOWED BY INDIA 14.4% - BANCHERO COSTA
Global coal trade has really picked up pace in recent months, and is now fully back to pre-Covid levels says Banchero Costa in its latest report.
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Wednesday, 12 June 24
LNG NEWBUILDING VALUES AT RECORD HIGH: 78 NEWBUILD ORDERS PLACED IN 2024, DOUBLING 2023 - VESON NAUTICAL
The number of LNG newbuilding orders have more than doubled from the same period last year where 34 orders were placed, compared to 78 in the first ...
Monday, 10 June 24
CHINA'S MAY COAL IMPORTS RISE 11% ON LOWER DOMESTIC OUTPUT - REUTERS
China’s imports of coal rose 11% in May from a year earlier, customs data and Reuters records showed on Friday, as lower domestic output this ...
Tuesday, 04 June 24
HOW DO WESTERN SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA IMPACT THE GLOBAL METALS, MINING AND COAL MARKETS - WOOD MACKENZIE
The geopolitical landscape for Russia, as a major supplier of various commodities, has undergone a dramatic transformation since the invasion of Uk ...
Friday, 22 March 24
CASE STUDY: DANGERS OF COAL CARGO - SKULD
Recently, a bulk cargo vessel carrying coal from South Africa to Singapore suffered a fatal accident, resulting in the deaths of three crew members ...
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- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
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- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
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- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
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- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
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- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
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- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
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- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
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- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
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- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
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- Wilmar Investment Holdings
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- Economic Council, Georgia
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- Minerals Council of Australia
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- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
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- Parliament of New Zealand
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- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Deloitte Consulting - India
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- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
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- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- White Energy Company Limited
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
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- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
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- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
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- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
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- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
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- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
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- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
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- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
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- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- PTC India Limited - India
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
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- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
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- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- The University of Queensland
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Planning Commission, India
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
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- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
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- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
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