North West Slopes

Positive feasibility study for $1bn Shenhua Watermark open cut coal mine near Gunnedah

Shenhua Watermark expects its planned open cut coal mine near Gunnedah will go ahead, following a positive feasibility study result.

Aston Resources commences approval process for $650m Maules Creek coal mine near Boggabri

Aston resources has commenced the approval process for its $650 million Maules Creek coal mine.

MAC Services submits seeks approval for 1500-room accommodation village at Werris Creek

The MAC Services Group Pty Ltd has submitted a Development Application for a new 1500 room accommodation village at Werris Creek.

Project approval for BP Solar's $600m Moree Solar Farm, funding approval expected by year end

With Government approval in hand and full funding approval expected by the end of 2011, construction on the proposed $600m Moree solar farm could begin in mid-2012.

EPC contractor appointments for major solar power stations in QLD and NSW likely by end of year

Proponents for two major solar projects proposed for Queensland and New South Wales expect to fulfil conditions for their projects including EPC contractor arrangements and funding by 2012.

Front end engineering and design to start soon on Narrabri CSG Project, FID expected early 2012

With Front end engineering and design work to start soon on the Narrabri Coal Seam Gas Project a final investment decision could be announced early next year, according to Eastern Star Gas.

Heavy conditions on Eastern Star Gas Pipeline's plans for pipeline between Narrabri and Wellington

The NSW Government has imposed extensive requirements on Eastern Star Gas Pipeline's plans for a pipeline between Narrabri and Wellington.

Infigen Suntech Australia seeking approval for $300m solar energy farms in north-west NSW

Infigen Suntech Australia is seeking approval for two solar energy farms to be constructed near Moree and Nyngan, in the north-west of NSW.