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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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Tuesday, 27 December 11
MINERS MAKE CASE FOR RESUMING CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - THE JAKARTA POST
The Jakarta Post reported that, problems with the renegotiation of mining contracts in the country are far from over, as agreements on several cruci ...
Tuesday, 27 December 11
COAL SHIPMENT OF TIANJIN PORT REACHED 6.72 MLN TONNES IN NOVEMBER - STEEL HOME / HELLENIC SHIPPING
Tianjin port shipped 6.72 million tonnes of coal in November, decreasing 600,000 tonnes versus 7.32 million tonnes in October, while up 21.09% or 1. ...
Tuesday, 27 December 11
NEW CLAUSE PUBLISHED FOR SLOW STEAMING - BIMCO
Many owners and operators faced with high bunker prices are considering implementing slow steaming regimes to save fuel and to assist with capacity ...
Monday, 26 December 11
NEW EXPORT TAX PLAN GREETED WITH PRAISE AND CRITICISM - THE JAKARTA POST
The Jakarta Post, one of the Indonesia's leading english news paper reported that, both praise and criticism showered the government’s plan t ...
Sunday, 25 December 11
THERMAL COAL PRICES GAINED UP TO 4.32 PERCENT
COALspot.com - globalCOAL index gained 4.32 percent to US$106.36 per ton in RBCT, benchmark for South Asia and West Europe markets, for the week end ...
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- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Planning Commission, India
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- White Energy Company Limited
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- The University of Queensland
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Australian Coal Association
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- MS Steel International - UAE
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Parliament of New Zealand
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- PTC India Limited - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
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