Griffin plans $500 million energy project near Collie
Griffin Energy Pty Limited (Griffin Energy) has announced plans for a $500 million innovative sustainable energy project – South West Power Project (SWPP) – near Collie in WA’s South West.Griffin’s proposal includes:construction and operation of an 800MW advanced super critical coal-fired power inst...
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WISCOR seeks seed capital for steel project
Proponent of a proposed $700 million pig iron plant near the Muja Power Station in WA’s South West, WISCOR, is busy raising seed capital for a four- to six-month scoping study for its 1.5 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) steel project.The Scoping Study has commenced and will take about six months to c...
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Mount Gibson accesses pig iron technology
West Perth-based mining and exploration company Mount Gibson Iron Limited (MGI) has entered into an agreement with Ausmelt Limited to access its AusIron technology for the production of pig iron.The technology for direct smelting of both lump and fines iron ore is a variant on Ausmelt’s operating fu...
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Desalination plant earmarked for Burrup
The State Government will spend $22.6 million on a desalination plant to supply water to major projects on the Burrup Peninsula providing the projects – namely Burrup Fertilisers’ proposed $600 million ammonia project – get the green light.Two separate tenders including the desalination plant and as...
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North West Resources Tour 2002
CCI’s six-day tour of some of WA’s major resource development projects to be held from 9 to 14 September has been specifically designed for senior executives, diplomats and investors.This year’s tour will provide an excellent overview of the resource sector especially oil and gas.CCI president, Chal...
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Exmouth PPP negotiations continue
Negotiations have started with the Single Preferred Bidder, Burns and Roe Worley (BRW) in the Exmouth Power Procurement Process (PPP).The Office of Energy said the Negotiation Team started negotiations with BRW at the end of February 2002 and the negotiations were progressing well. Depending upon t...
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Esperance PPP delayed
The Negotiation period with Sole Bidder, Burns and Roe Worley (BRW) in the Esperance Power Procurement Process (EPP) has been delayed. The Office of Energy said these delays could be attributed to a number of factors, which are unique to the Esperance Power Procurement Process and the gas-fired gen...
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HPS wins a contract for SEA Gas project, SA
Kewdale-based HPS Construction – a subsidiary of the HVAC group – has been confirmed as the preferred tenderer for the midpoint compressor station turnkey construction, as part of the $300 million SEA Gas project in SA.SEA Gas is a joint venture company of Australian National Power and Origin Energy...
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EDI Rail – Bombardier wins railcar contract
The State Government has signed a $437 million railcar contract with a joint venture comprising Downer EDI’s rail division, EDI Rail Pty Ltd and the global transport manufacturer Bombardier Transportation for the South West Metropolitan Railway project. The railcars will be designed and built at EDI...
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Tender open for rail stock, India
An Indian rail company is inviting tenders for dual voltage, three phase, broad gauge Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs) rolling stock, kits and equipment.The deadline is 29 July 2002, 1:30pm WA standard time.Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) Ltd invites bids from eligible bidders for: design, d...
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Green light for Albany small boat harbour
The State Government is to spend $12 million on the development of a new small boat harbour on the Albany foreshore.The major infrastructure commitment will see the completion of the new facility in 2005-06. Formal planning will start in the 2002-03 financial year.The new harbour will provide safe h...
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Blueprint for streamlined approvals process
An independent report commissioned by the WA Government that recommends streamlining the approvals process for major projects in the State has been released. The report was commissioned last September by State Development Minister, Clive Brown, and would be open for public comment until the end of M...
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Lower caps to lure overseas investment
The Federal Government will introduce effective life caps of large assets, which will have positive taxation and cash flow implications for companies investing in resource and energy development. The statutory “life-time” applies to several different categories of assets:For the specific asset clas...
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Indo-Australian Business and Economic Relations
BHP Billiton has released a paper addressing a number of issues, challenges and opportunities for Indo-Australian cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors, covering matters of both specific interest to BHP Billiton as well as those of more general Australian relevance.To access the paper: Indo...
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Industry Events Calendar
For comprehensive information on the following industry events visit or click on the associated link or call the number.MayThe Queensland Power Conference, 21 to 23 May 2002, Sheraton Towers BrisbaneLink: http://www.utilicon.com.au/qldpower2002aus/Tel: (02) 9210 5775The 27th Hydrology and Water Reso...
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