Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) is a port facility, which exports metallurgical and thermal coal mined in the Bowen Basin region of Queensland, Australia. DBCT's revenue is underpinned by long term take-or-pay contracts with some of the world's largest mining companies.
Already one of the largest coal terminals in the world, DBCT's capacity is being expanded to 85 Mtpa (from approximately 72 Mtpa as at 31 December 2008) to meet ongoing customer demand. Terms and conditions for access by customers to the services provided at DBCT (including tariffs that can be charged) are regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA).
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Description |
A port facility for the receival, preparation and export of coal. |
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Asset Class |
Transport Infrastructure |
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Location |
Queensland, Australia |
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Acquired |
June 2002 |
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BBI % Ownership |
100% leasehold. 100% economic ownership of a 50 year lease as at September 2001, with an option to extend for a further 49 years |
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Regulatory Environment |
Terms and conditions of access are regulated by the QCA. The current Access Undertaking expires on 31 December 2009. Work is progressing well towards the submission of a new Access Undertaking. |
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Customer Base |
Bowen Basin coal mines. DBCT customers include mines owned by some of the world's largest mining companies. Customer agreements are in the form of long term 100% take-or-pay contracts. |
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Asset Age & Condition |
New assets (post expansion) will have an average life of > 40yrs. |
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Capacity / Utilisation |
Current capacity is 72 Mtpa |
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Key Drivers |
International coal demand which underpins expansions of the terminal. |
BBI (DBCT) Management - Operational and Environmental Documentation |
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