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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, 01 February 12
2% OF IBPS TOTAL CONCESSION AREA CONTAINS TOTAL COAL RESOURCE OF 56.1 MILLION TON
COALspot.com - PT. Britmindo, a mine consulting firm, has finalized PT. Insani Bara Perkasa (IBP) first JORC (Joint Ore Reserves Committee) res ...
Tuesday, 31 January 12
THERE ARE MANY GOOD REASONS FOR COAL IN GERMANY - DR CIESLIK
COALspot.com - "The year 2011 was again marked by many changes on the markets and energy policies, at times in line with expectations, but at o ...
Tuesday, 31 January 12
DRY BULK MARKET KEEPS FALLING FOR WORST MONTH IN YEARS - NIKOS ROUSSANOGLOU, HELLENIC SHIPPING
The dry bulk market didn't manage to put a halt in its downfall, with the industry's benchmark, the BDI (Baltic Dry Index), posting yet another fa ...
Monday, 30 January 12
CHINA'S HUNGER FOR COAL LEAVES DENT IN PENNSYLVANIA'S SUPPLY - THOMAS LESKIN
With the price of heating oil on the rise, one of Pennsylvania's greatest natural resources - coal - is in high demand, and not just locally.
Et ...
Saturday, 28 January 12
WILL FREIGHT MARKET STABILIZE FROM NEXT WEEK?
COALspot.com - The markets continued to soften with BDI at 663 points down by 15.78 pct closing at 726 points and cape index was down by 5.73 pct cl ...
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- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
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- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- The Treasury - Australian Government
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- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
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- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
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- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
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- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- The University of Queensland
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
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- Eastern Energy - Thailand
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- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
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- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
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- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
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- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
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- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- PTC India Limited - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
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- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
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- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
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- Eastern Coal Council - USA
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- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Planning Commission, India
- Parliament of New Zealand
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- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
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- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Aditya Birla Group - India
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- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
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- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
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- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Australian Coal Association
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- White Energy Company Limited
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
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