Chemicals

Investment of $9.8m helps kick off two biofuel projects

A pair of biofuel projects, including one in South Australia, have won funding from the Australian Federal Government.

Key details revealed for $700m Pilbara ammonium nitrate plant project

A senior figure at the company behind an ammonium nitrate plant project in WA has revealed key information about the development.

Opportunities likely from $650 million ammonium nitrate manufacturing plant in the Hunter

A plan to construct and operate a $650 million ammonium nitrate manufacturing plant near Newcastle, NSW should lead to opportunities for local suppliers and contractors.

JV formed for proposed $700m Pilbara ammonium plant project, construction start mid-2012

A joint venture has been formed to build a new ammonium plant in Western Australia.

Kwinana preferred site for minerals conversion plant, investment decision expected end of 2012

A lithium producer is looking to construct a Minerals Conversion Plant most likely in the Kwinana Industrial Area.

Range of opportunities available with contractor in WA following iron ore project contract win

A senior figure at an Australian-based consulting, construction and contracting group has detailed to Projectory a range of subcontractor opportunities with the company.

Downer Clough awarded $200m EPC contract for CSBP Nitric Acid Plant and NAAN3 Project

The Downer Clough Joint Venture (DCJV) has been awarded a $200m EPC contract by CSBP Limited for the Nitric Acid Plant and Ammonium Nitrate Plant Number 3 (NAAN3).

Conditional approval for expansion of $550m ammonium nitrate production facility at Kwinana

WA's environmental watchdog has recommended a proposed expansion of a $550m ammonium nitrate production facility at Kwinana be conditionally approved.

Cement supplier proposes construction of $175m grinding mill at Outer Harbour of Port Kembla

A major cement supplier is proposing to build a $175 million grinding mill on Old Port Road at the Outer Harbour of Port Kembla.

Project manager for ammonium nitrate emulsion plant outlines opportunities for suppliers

The project manager for construction of a $40 million ammonium nitrate emulsion plant at Port Hedland has outlined opportunities for equipment suppliers including pipework and stainless steel.