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001 Referral of proposed action vJUL08 page 1 of 22
Referral of proposed action
Project title:
Felton
 
Clean
 
Coal
 
Demonstration
 
Project
 
1 Summary of proposed action
NOTE: You must also attach a map/plan(s) showing the location and approximate boundaries of the area in which theproject is to occur. Maps in A4 size are preferred. You must also attach a map(s)/plan(s) showing the location andboundaries of the project area in respect to any features identified in 3.1 & 3.2, as well as the extent of any freehold,leasehold or other tenure identified in 3.3(j).1.1
Short description
Ambre Energy (Felton) Pty Ltd (ABN 34 116 129 607) (Ambre Energy) is proposing to build own and operate a world-class clean coal gasification plant to produce syngas for the production of dimethyl ether from coal, and co-generatingelectricity. The plant will be designed to be ready for CO
2
capture and storage.
1.2
Latitude and longitude
Latitude and longitude detailsare used to accurately map theboundary of the proposedaction. If these coordinates areinaccurate or insufficient it maydelay the processing of yourreferral.Latitude Longitudelocation point degrees minutes secondsdegrees minutes seconds
NW -27 46 58.98 151 42 28.13NE -27 46 54.23 151 44 44.76SW -27 48 54.15 151 42 45.10SE -27 48 54.83 151 44 37.76
 
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1.3
Locality
The project is located near the township of Felton, approximately 30km south-west of Toowoomba and 10km south-east of Pittsworth.
1.4
Size of the developmentfootprint or work area(hectares)
810ha.
1.5
Street address of the site
Pittsworth-Felton Road
1.6
Lot description
Lot 91 RP21324 Lot 1 AG2394Lot 2 RP 54975 Lot 94 RP21324Lot 1 RP 197372 Lot 1 RP101075
1.7
Local Government Area and Council contact (if known)
Toowoomba Regional Council
1.8
Timeframe
The estimated start date for construction is mid 2010.
1.9
 Alternatives
Does the proposed actioninclude alternative timeframes,locations or activities?
x
No Yes, you must also complete section 2.2
1.10
State assessment
Is the action subject to a stateor territory environmentalimpact assessment?
No
x
 Yes, you must also complete Section 2.4
 
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1.11
Component of larger action
Is the proposed action acomponent of a larger action?
No
x
 Yes, you must also complete Section 2.6
1.12
Related actions/proposals
Is the proposed action related toother actions or proposals in theregion (if known)?
x
No Yes, provide details:
1.13
 Australian Governmentfunding
Has the person proposing totake the action received any Australian Government grantfunding to undertake thisproject?
x
No, not specifically for this project, however they have received aFederal grant from the Australian Research Council grant toundertake research on converting a diesel engine to DME and test itunder varying condition and loads. Yes, provide details:
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