North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) is seeking proponents interested in developing the additional coal terminal infrastructure at Abbot Point.
A final investment decision, and contractor arrangements for Origin Energy's joint venture APLNG project coal seam gas project in Queensland are expected mid-year.
The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance and Bechtel have awarded Leighton Contractors a $148 million contract to deliver the Broadmeadow Sustaining Operations Project at the Broadmeadow mine.
BHP Billiton has approved three coal projects located in the Bowen Basin including the Daunia operation, the Broadmeadow mine and expansion of Hay Point Coal Terminal.
