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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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Thursday, 19 January 12
SOUTHGOBI RESOURCES SELLS MORE THAN FOUR MILLION TONNES OF COAL IN 2011, 58% MORE THAN 2010
COALspot.com - SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX: SGQ, HK: 1878) has successfully complets year 2011 on guidance in terms of coal sales and production.
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Thursday, 19 January 12
14TH VOGP MEETING IN HO CHI MINH CITY HANDS OUT LATEST UPDATES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN VIETNAM'S ENERGY INDUSTRY
Press Release: At upcoming 14th Vietnam Oil Gas Power on 27-28 Feb in Ho Chi Minh City the industry’s most influential names including Petrovi ...
Thursday, 19 January 12
DELTA DUNIA SEALS US$820 MIO CONTRACT INSIDER STORIES
Insider Stories reported that, PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (DOID) has announced that its primary operating subsidiary, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama ( ...
Wednesday, 18 January 12
WARM WINTER ACROSS EUROPE HAS IMPACTED NEGATIVELY COAL DEMAND - BRS
With the Chinese New Year just a week away, all markets are slowing down. The drop in freight rates for all sizes has been significant over the past ...
Wednesday, 18 January 12
DRY BULK MARKET'S DRAMA CONTINUES IN START OF NEW WEEK - NIKOS ROUSSANOGLOU, HELLENIC SHIPPING
A flurry of newbuilding deliveries, coupled with a slow start to the new year, a typical trend for the dry bulk market, has led the industry's benc ...
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- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- PTC India Limited - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- VISA Power Limited - India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Parliament of New Zealand
- The University of Queensland
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- White Energy Company Limited
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Australian Coal Association
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
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