The Hunter (Newcastle)

Planning authorities reviewing $44m third rail track and ancillary infrastructure in Hunter Valley

Planning authorities are reviewing a proposal for a $44 million third rail track and ancillary infrastructure at Nundah Bank near Rix's Creek in the Hunter Valley.

Tenders open for maintenance of hydro and wind power stations and water pipeline upgrade

A State-owned corporation that manages a diverse set of electricity-generating assets is seeking tenders for a water pipeline upgrade in the Hunter.

Green light for Centennial Coal's $6.5 million expansion plans for Awaba Colliery near Toronto

NSW Planning has approved Centennial Coal's plans to extend until 2015 the life of its Awaba Colliery in the Hunter Valley.

Metgasco in commercial discussions on LNG development opportunities in Queensland and NSW

Metgasco is in commercial discussions on LNG developments amid release of a feasibility study that identified LNG development opportunities including a floating LNG plant off the NSW coast.

Port Waratah Coal Services approves final stage of coal loading expansion at Kooragang Island

The Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) Board has approved commencement of the final stage of coal loading expansion at the Kooragang Island Terminal.

Shell signs MoU with Marstel Holdings for new diesel import and storage facility for Newcastle

Shell Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marstel Holdings for the development of a greenfield diesel import facility at Newcastle Harbour.

BHP Billiton approves $400 million investment in RX1 Project to expand Mt Arthur Coal

BHP Billiton has approved a $400 million investment in the RX1 Project (RX1) to expand Mt Arthur Coal’s production.

Work on Pacific National's $110 million Greta Train Support Facility to commence June 2011

Pacific National will invest more than $110 million during the 12 month construction of its new Greta Train Support Facility following approval from the NSW Department of Planning.

Next milestone nears for Centennial's plan to extend Myuna Colliery, EA closes 21 April

Centennial Myuna is approaching its next milestone for its proposed Myuna Colliery extension with public comment on its Environmental Assessment for the project closing 21 April.

Mt Penny Coal considers requirements for $400m open cut coal project northwest of Bylong

Mt Penny Coal is reviewing the NSW Director General's requirements for its proposed $400m open cut coal project about 3km northwest of Bylong.