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Drilling & production - 28 October 2010

Adani to develop coal block

Adani has won a bid to develop and mine coal from the Chendipada coal block in Orissa, India.

 

Coal upgrading would benefit Indonesian coal industry

According to Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy, Indonesia is well place to benefit for potential coal upgrading technologies, as low rank coal projects will achieve higher operating margins and increased market opportunities through an upgraded product. This means Indonesia will be competitive with bituminous coal producing countries, as well as increasing its commercial attractiveness for investors.