Gladstone Energy and Ammonia project

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: coal supply system coal gasification plant gas processing plant ammonia processing plant combined cycle gas power generation plant utilities and ancillary infrastructure.
Expected project completion	2022
Jobs	800 (construction over two years) 200 (operational)

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.

Date	Activity
Currently	Draft EIS being prepared by proponent.
4 March 2019	Terms of reference for EIS released ( 451 KB)
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.