Project overview*
| EIS status | EIS active |
| Description | A coal gasification plant designed to convert coal into ammonia, synthetic natural gas, and electrical power. |
| Proponent | Australian Future Energy Pty Ltd |
| Location/s | 15 km north west of Gladstone, in the Gladstone State Development Area. Map |
| Local government/s | Gladstone Regional Council |
| Investment | $1 billion |
| Key features |
The project proposes to convert 1.5 million tonnes per annum of coal to produce ammonia, synthetic natural gas and electrical power. The project consists of the following components:
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| Expected project completion | 2022 |
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Have your say
The Coordinator-General has prepared a draft terms of reference (TOR) for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Gladstone Energy and Ammonia project.
You are invited to comment on whether the draft TOR adequately covers all the matters the project proponent must address when preparing the EIS.
The Coordinator-General will consider your comments before finalising the TOR.
Comments close 5 pm on Friday 21 December 2018.
Read and comment on the draft TOR.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
| Date | Activity |
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| 24 November to 21 December 2018 | Draft terms of reference ( 452 KB) for EIS public consultation |
| 20 September 2018 | Gazettal of 'coordinated project' declaration. |
| 14 August 2018 | Application, including initial advice statement ( 2.6 MB), submitted. |