The largest black coal resources occur mainly in queensland and new south wales. Bhp billiton has scrapped plans to build a major new coal port on the queensland coast, as a new report warns that the states haste to expand existing ports is misguided and could result in job. Queensland coal mines and advanced projects author. About 70% of coal mined in australia is exported, mostly to eastern asia, and of the balance most is used in electricity generation. Market data submitted for transactions with specifications in the. Annual coal statistics open data portal queensland government. Queensland s mineral, coal and petroleum operations and resources map. Queensland coal exports also include highvolatile thermal coals. Content is available under creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike. Almost every mine has also declared force majeur on their export contracts as they are unable to have coal and other products that underpin the queensland economy shipped to the ports, even if the mines were dry enough to continue producing. Matthiesson said the group was opposed to expanding coal ports in queensland, and aim to draw attention to environmental issues. Queensland coal is transported through a series of supply chains.
Ports exist at thursday island at the tip of cape york, cairns, townsville, mackay and brisbane with reef access at the whitsundays and hardy reef. Nov 02, 20 bhp billiton has scrapped plans to build a major new coal port on the queensland coast, as a new report warns that the states haste to expand existing ports is misguided and could result in job. There are currently 9 dedicated container berths at fisherman island and a further 4 berths that cater for general cargo and motor vehicles. Record tonnages for queenslands coal ports australian mining. All our maps of queensland and its region are available in hi definition in a pdf file. This makes hay point including dalrymple bay one of the largest coal ports in the world. Hay point is a coastal locality in mackay region, queensland, australia. A 5 year comparative summary spreadsheet of financial year coal production.
Statistical coal mining data produced for the queensland mining industry. Maps mining locations dbct management dalrymple bay coal. While the great barrier reef is one of the most closely managed marine areas in the world it is facing challenges from a range of. Major infrastructure enabling the operation and growth of the coal industry includes rail and ports, water, roads, energy and community development. Nov 28, 20 good weather and a ramp up in production has seen a record amount of coal exported through queensland ports.
Queenslands major mineral, coal and petroleum operations and resources author. To ensure there are no impacts from water leaving the mine, the queensland government has required measures. Map of queensland showing annual rainfall to end of 1899 1. Trade statistics for queensland ports30 june 2017 pdf, 4. The boom is concentrated in the coal rich states of queensland. Two separate coal terminals at the port, hay point coal terminal hpct and dalrymple bay coal terminal dbct, service coal mines in central queenslands. It shows a dryer climate than lower or middle miocene by reduced rainfall and a high influence by seawater relative high sea levels shown by the sclerophyll biofacies. As one of the largest coal export ports in the world, the port of hay point is a vital part of the social and economic fabric of both mackay and queensland, more broadly.
Wiggins island coal terminal central queensland ports authority and queensland rail 27 july 2007 reference hm40 revision 3 connell hatch abn 21 646 421 651 433 boundary street spring hill queensland 4004 australia telephone. Congestion on the existing queensland rail qr operated narrow gauge rail infrastructure. Queenslands worldclass coals queensland government. The department of transport and main roads guide to queensland roads provides a safetyfocused guide for motorists. Queensland bulk handling qbh is a separate venture located at the port of brisbane. The dalrymple bay coal terminal dbct was originally developed by the queensland government as a common user coal terminal for mines in the goonyella region in the early 1980s. Abbot point coal terminal bowen collinsville new moranbah pipeline goonyella to newlands north queensland bulk ports corporation port of hay point mackay dalrymple bay coal terminal prime infrastructure jilalan hay point services coal terminal bhp billiton mitsubishi alliance bma propose connor river dam nds abbot point expansion project. Bhp billiton scraps plans for new coal port at abbot point in.
This work is intended to assist the inquiry in informing the forthcoming national freight and supply chain strategy. The carmichael coal mine and rail project has been approved under national environment law subject to 36 strict conditions. Executive summary this is the 2009 edition of the coal rail infrastructure master plan crimp. It has an international reputation as one of the nations most reliable, efficient and quality assured facilities. Queensland has an extensive network of 21 ports along its coastline, ranging from small community ports to worldclass coal export terminals and a capital city multicargo port. Enables the community and the government to make the best use of our renewable and nonrenewable land, water, mineral and energy resources, and delivering safe, secure. This page was last edited on 15 january 2020, at 14. It is queenslands largest general cargo port and one of the fastest growing multicargo ports in australia. Matthiesson said the group was opposed to expanding coal ports in queensland, and aim to.
Queenslands major mineral, coal and petroleum operations. Dec 15, 20 australia approves coal port near great barrier reef a vast new coal port and shipping superhighway near australias great barrier reef has environmentalists worried. Queensland exploration and investment resource package is a comprehensive guide for potential explorers and investors. Brown coal, also called lignite, is a lowranked coal with high moisture content that is used mainly to generate electricity.
The ports are a major component of queenslands supply chain and economy, facilitating trade and the development of the regional, state and national economies. It is a multiuser facility with the capacity to export 10 million tonnes per annum of coal and is brisbanes leading coal export terminal. Responding to all advice from the independent expert scientific committee on coal seam gas and large coal mining development iesc, with further and strengthened conditions. Supplementary environmental impact statement wiggins. The information regarding the ports was obtained fom a search of the www with the most informative site and organisation being the association of australian ports and marine authorities aapma. The mine is proposed by adani mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of indias adani group. Today, the terminal is leased to brookfield asset management limited, and operated under contract by a separate company dalrymple bay coal terminal pty ltd, owned by a. Tanna coal terminal gladstone ports corporation gpc barney point coal terminal gladstone ports corporation gpc banana moura theodor proposed nathan dam wandoan miles callide biloela rolleston roma bundaberg maryborough kingaroy w stern s stem toowoomba brisbane i swich port of brisbane fisherman islands coal terminal port. For a free copy, contact the geological survey of queensland hotline. Queensland railways map showing ports and rail networks. Queensland rail and ports map, queensland tourism this map is not to be reproduced outside queensland tourism guidelines. Click here to download a detailed overview map in pdf. Read about investing in queensland mining for information on. Coal mine dust monitoring too relaxed in queensland, calls for government to take handson approach.
The citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, doomben, caboolture, gympie and kipparing, east to cleveland and west to richlands, ipswich and rosewood, and springfield. Port of hay point north queensland bulk ports corporation ltd. Australia approves coal port near great barrier reef a vast new coal port and shipping superhighway near australias great barrier reef has environmentalists worried. Relevant ports for the fob east coast port australia reference prices include the queensland ports of dalrymple bay, hay point, gladstone and abbot point. For a free copy, contact the geological survey of queensland hotline read about investing in queensland mining for. Australia approves coal port near great barrier reef. The states two main coal ports of dalrymple bay and gladstone both saw record levels. The coal mines are connected to the export terminals via five rail supply systemsthe four systems of the cqcn and the western system. The carmichael coal mine is a thermal coal mine in the north of the galilee basin in central queensland, australia, approved by the queensland and federal australian governments. Coal deposits of australia 3 yallournformation the yallournformation is the youngest coal in the gippsland basin.
Queenslands major mineral, coal and petroleum operations and. Two separate coal terminals at the port, hay point coal terminal hpct and dalrymple bay coal terminal dbct, service coal mines in central queenslands bowen basin. Record tonnages for queenslands coal ports australian. Carmichael coal mine and rail project department of the. Good weather and a ramp up in production has seen a record amount of coal exported through queensland ports. Trade statistics for queensland ports transport and main roads. Ports corporation of queensland which also have valuable information. The ports are a major component of queensland s supply chain and economy, facilitating trade and the development of the regional, state and national economies. Spreadsheets of raw coal and saleable coal production by region, overburden, queensland distribution, interstate distribution, exports by port, exports by region and exports by country, and stockpile balances. Queenslands coal infrastructure department of state. Gold coast and surrounding areas map 7dpdf popular. Network map the citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, doomben, caboolture, gympie and kipparing, east to cleveland and west to richlands, ipswich and rosewood, and springfield.
North queensland bulk ports corporation formerly ports corporation of queensland queensland rail qr ltd port of brisbane qld stock images department of employment, economic development and innovation department of the premier and cabinet coal infrastructure program of actions 2009 progress report. Nasa flood map of rockhampton area pdf file showing before and after satellite images. Bhp billiton scraps plans for new coal port at abbot point. Supplementary environmental impact statement wiggins island. Annual statistical coal mining data produced for the queensland mining industry.
Queenslands mineral, coal and petroleum operations and resources map. Site map north queensland bulk ports corporation ltd. In 20034, 77 million tonnes of coal was exported through the two terminals. Coal mine dust monitoring too relaxed in queensland. It is queensland s largest general cargo port and one of the fastest growing multicargo ports in australia. Mining was planned to be conducted by both opencut and underground methods. An a2 map of queensland featuring major mineral, coal and petroleum mines, resources and operations. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser.
Brisbane port procedures and information for shipping. Clicking on the areas below on the map of queensland, will take you to the appropriate region where you can view and book your accommodation, tours and rentals, and transfers. In the 2016 census, hay point had a population of 1,348 people. Sourcewatch is a project of the center for media and democracy cmd. Coal transport infrastructure development department of. Annual coal statistics open data portal queensland. Queenslands worldclass coals queenslands worldclass coalsnovember 2007 1. Queenslands coal infrastructure the department of state. Queensland coal mines and advanced projects july 2017. The map below illustrates the coal mines in the bowen basin that ship coal through dbct.
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