Category: News

10 May 2010

Curtin & Perdaman Joint Agreement

Curtin University & Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on coal gasification research and development.

The five-year agreement gives PCF access to expertise and facilities at the Curtin Centre for Advanced Energy Science and Engineering and provides an opportunity for Curtin students to put theory into practice at a world class gasification facility.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development at Curtin, Professor Linda Kristjanson, along with Perdaman Chairman & Managing Director, Mr Vikas Rambal, recognise the importance of linking the expertise offered by Curtin with the practical knowledge provided by Perdaman and the clear benefits this will provide for local industry.

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10 May 2010

EPA announcement on Perdaman Collie Urea project

The EPA has conditionally recommended the development of the Perdaman Collie Urea project to the Minister for Environment.

There is a two week public appeal period on the report closing Monday 24 May, 2010.

28 Apr 2010

Perdaman & WestNet Rail Announcement

WestNet Rail and Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers late yesterday signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) in a deal which aims to provide rail track access for the Perdaman Collie Urea project and significant growth and revenue opportunities for WestNet Rail.

This early commitment to work together towards providing capacity was required to enable PCF to engage with potential financiers and to invite the rail operators to tender for PCF’s rail transport operations.

PCF Chairman and Managing Director Vikas Rambal said “The HOA provides the framework for increased benefits for both parties with WNR extending the use of the rail network and increasing track access revenue and PCF securing rail access which is vital to the project’s success”.

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16 Apr 2010

Shire of Collie agrees to amendments for Shotts Industrial Park

State Government plans to create an industrial park near Collie have taken a step forward following the Shire of Collie’s endorsement to amend the Town Planning Scheme.

Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said Shotts Industrial Park would help ensure Collie’s future as a centre for industry and employment.

“Land on which the industrial park will be built is predominantly owned by the Government but held under a variety of titles and zonings. The land needs to be rezoned to build the park. To achieve this, we have proposed amendments to the Shire of Collie’s town planning scheme, which the Shire has supported.”

02 Apr 2010

Energy Digital – Urea Production

Energy Digital spoke with Mr Andreas Walewski – Director (Corporate) in order to gain an insight into Perdaman Industries, the Western Australian based multinational group with a current focus, through its subsidiary Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers, on the production of urea, the most commonly traded nitrogenous fertiliser.

Formed in 2006, Perdaman Industries founding Chairman Mr Vikas Rambal and his fellow Directors all have extensive major project experience, most recently having played central roles in the development and construction of an A$700 million Liquid Ammonia Fertiliser plant located in the North West of Australia.

View the full article from Energy Digital

01 Apr 2010

Collie project flies the flag for Carbon Capture & Storage

Western Australia has maintained its momentum in developing carbon capture and storage technology, with the proposed Collie South West Hub nominated for a share of A$2 billion in Federal Government funding.

The project was one of four around Australia shortlisted for the Federal Government’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Flagship Program, which will support construction and demonstration of large-scale integrated projects across the country.

Funding for the study was formalised in a memorandum of understanding in June 2009 between the Department of Mines and Petroleum and five other companies including Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers.

View full article from Prospect Magazine

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31 Mar 2010

Major Project Facilitation Announcement Media Coverage

29 Mar 2010

Perdaman recieves Major Project Facilitation status

The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Development has granted Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status.

MPF is administered with the purpose of facilitating and supporting private sector investment proposals throughout the approvals process and ensures that the Australian Government responds promptly to issues raised.

In addition, Perdaman has developed an Australian Industry Participation Plan to ensure that Australian industry is provided with full, fair and reasonable opportunity to participate in the Project. One of the main aspects of the AIPP is the use of Project Connect (www.projectconnect.com.au) to communicate supply opportunities and facilitate expressions of interest.

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