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