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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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Friday, 22 March 24
INDONESIA APPROVES 922.14 MLN T COAL PRODUCTION QUOTA FOR 2024, ABOVE TARGET - REUTERS
Indonesia has approved coal production quotas totalling 922.14 million metric tons for 2024, Bambang Suswantono, a senior official at the mining mi ...
Friday, 22 March 24
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Monday, 18 March 24
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Wednesday, 06 March 24
INDONESIA AIMS TO FINISH MINING OUTPUT QUOTAS APPROVAL BY END-MARCH, OFFICIAL SAYS - REUTERS
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Monday, 04 March 24
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- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Parliament of New Zealand
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- White Energy Company Limited
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Australian Coal Association
- Planning Commission, India
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- The University of Queensland
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- PTC India Limited - India
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Minerals Council of Australia
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
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