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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, 11 January 12
NEWBUILDING ORDERS DECLINE, AS SHIP OWNERS REALIZE OVERSUPPLY WILL "KILL" THEM - NIKOS ROUSSANOGLOU, HELLENIC SHIPPING
With 2012 now underway, it will be rather interesting to see how ship owners will play the "newbuilding ordering" card to their favor, as ...
Tuesday, 10 January 12
THE 4TH DEEPWATER ASIA CONGRESS 2012 WILL KICK OFF ON MAY 23 - 25
Press release - Based on the past three years’ success, SZ & W Group is excited to announce the 4th Deepwater Asia Congress will be held o ...
Monday, 09 January 12
2012: WHAT WILL IT BRING FOR THE DRY BULK MARKET? - NIKOS ROUSSANOGLOU, HELLENIC SHIPPING
A further increase in dry bulk demand could be the remedy for most of the industry's oversupply issues, together of course with the high level of s ...
Sunday, 08 January 12
ICICI OUTLOOK ON INDIAN POWER, MINING,CEMENT, AND SHIPPING SECTORS PERFORMANCE IN 2012
Broking firm, ICICIdirect (India) has come out with report on sectors outlook for 2012. IRIS has collated key highlights for each sector from ...
Sunday, 08 January 12
SUPRAMAX DELIVERY SOUTH CHINA FOR TRIPS VIA INDONESIA WERE REPORTED AROUND $ 7000 PER DAY - VISTAAR
Wish You a Very Happy and Prosperous New year 2012.
COALspot.com - The last report by us was on 16th Dec 2011 and because of holidays this would ...
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- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
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- Economic Council, Georgia
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- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
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- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
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- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
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- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
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- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- The University of Queensland
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- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Australian Coal Association
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- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
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- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
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- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- PTC India Limited - India
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Parliament of New Zealand
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
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- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- White Energy Company Limited
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
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