Oil & gas news
Green light for Bowen Basin project
International Coal has been granted two exploration permits for its proposed Consuelo project in Queensland, Australia, giving it the green light to move forward with plans to develop the project.
Guide to buying a second hand pipe bending machine
Purchasing guide: dos and don’ts when buying a second-hand pipe or tube bending machine
Anglo American announces half year results
Anglo American has announced a fall in profits as its new CEO shakes up the executive management team and looks for US1.3 billion in improved cash flow.
Drummond declares force majeure, in response to strike
US coal miner Drummond responds to industrial action by workers at its Colombian operations by declaring force majeure on cargoes.
Angola LNG delivers first cargo
Angola LNG’s Sonagol Sambizanga LNG tanker has completed the first delivery to Brazil.
New South Wales Government sells state owned coal-fired power plants
EnergyAustralia acquires Mt Piper and Wallerwang coal-fired power plants.
Atlantic Coal to develop Pennsylvanian coal site
US coal company will receive funding from YA Global to develop Pott and Bannon anthracite coal site.
Mine production monitoring
Steve Clayton, Promtex Ltd, looks at what makes a good mine production monitoring system
European Investment Bank will limit funding of coal-fired power plants
EU financial body follows World Bank in announcing that coal-fired power projects will receive less funding.
Colombian coal workers strike
Workers at US coal miner Drummond form picket line outside company’s operations. Strike effects global coal prices.