Queensland coal news

The addition of CleanCo will be another step in making Queensland the energy superpower of Australia, says QRC.

“In recent times, we’ve seen him make several visits to some of our resources heartlands in Central and North Queensland. And we know he’s a fan of the coal industry, which he proved on the floor of Parliament.”

Queensland is the ideal case study on how to deliver power affordability, reliability and emissions reductions under the NEG, states QRC.

The ship the Sea Shepherd crew is using to sail up the Queensland coast is a product of resources, most notably coal.

Resources account for about 80% of Queensland’s exports and over the last two years the sector has benefitted from elevated prices and a strong tailwind from larger volumes.

Coal royalties reached a record AUS$3.768 billion in this year’s Queensland budget.

Through the sale of Rio Tinto assets, the Queensland coal industry will continue to generate the jobs and export revenue that keeps the state strong.

Rio Tinto’s Queensland coal assets have been sold for a total of AUS$3.95 billion.

Building a new HELE coal-fired power plant in Queensland makes sense to further strengthen energy security for all Australians.

QRC has welcomed the Turnbull Government’s AUS$500 000 investments in resources projects for the Bowen Basin.