Met Coal_BMA

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has opened the new third berth at its $3bn Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay in Central Queensland, Australia.

The opening of new berth will increase Queensland’s coal exports capacity from the existing 44 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 55Mtpa.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The terminal was established in 1971 and has since exported one billion tonnes of coal through it.

BMA owns and operates seven metallurgical coal mines in Central Queensland, Hay Point Coal Terminal and other infrastructure.

As part of the Hay Point Coal Terminal third expansion project (HPX3), a new berth and ship-loader were constructed alongside the existing two berths.

"The project has improved the port’s ability to withstand significant weather events."

The project also included the replacement of the existing jetty, trestle conveyors and surge bins as well as linking conveyors.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said: "I want to thank BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi for their confidence in the Queensland coal export market and their contribution to the Queensland economy, despite coal prices having declined markedly in recent years."

New offshore facilities at the terminal include the new berth 3 and a ship loader, two trestle conveyors on a 1.9km trestle and conveyors between berths 1, 2 and 3.

BHP Billiton coal president Mike Henry said: "The opening of the HPX3 project is a significant milestone.

"Through its design features, the project has also improved the port’s ability to withstand significant weather events, improving the resilience of the BMA business and enhancing customer confidence in the reliability of supply from BMA and Queensland."

Image: BMA exports seaborne metallurgical coal. Photo: courtesy of BHP Billiton.