ABBOT POINT

• AUABP
• Latitude: -19.86554
• Longitude: 148.0835
• East Australia
• Port in Australia

Location: Bowen Queensland Australia

Abbot Point, located in Queensland, Australia, is a significant deep-water coal export terminal and one of the northernmost coal ports in the country. Below is a detailed description and specification of the Abbot Point port:

Location

• Latitude: 19°51'S
• Longitude: 148°05'E
• Geographical Setting: Situated approximately 25 kilometers north of Bowen and about 50 kilometers south of Ayr in Queensland, Abbot Point is positioned on the coast along the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park boundary.

Ownership and Management

• Ownership: Operated by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP).
• Operations: The coal handling operations are managed by Abbot Point BulkCoal, a subsidiary of Adani Group.

Port Infrastructure and Facilities

• Berths: The port has one offshore berth capable of accommodating large vessels.
• Jetty: A 2.75-kilometer trestle jetty connects the main facilities onshore to the berth offshore.
• Draft: The port provides deep water access with a draft of approximately 19.2 meters, facilitating the accommodation of Capesize vessels.
• Storage and Handling: The terminal includes stockyard facilities with a storage capacity of approximately 1.8 million tonnes. It includes stacking and reclaiming equipment with conveyors that transport coal to the offshore shiploader.
• Shiploader: The shiploader has a nominal capacity of around 7,000 tonnes per hour.

Capacity and Throughput

• Annual Throughput: The Abbot Point terminal has a capacity of handling approximately 50 million tonnes of coal per annum (MTPA), following expansions like the Adani-operated T0 terminal.

Commodities Handled

• Primary Commodity: Coal (both metallurgical and thermal coal).

Environmental considerations

• The port operates under strict environmental guidelines to minimize the impact on the adjacent Great Barrier Reef. This includes measures for dust suppression, water quality management, and careful monitoring of marine life activities.

Connectivity

• Rail Access: Abbot Point is connected to Queensland’s coal mining regions via the Goonyella and Newlands rail systems, facilitating efficient transport of coal from mines to port.

Expansion Plans

• There are proposals and plans for further expansion, which may include additional berths and increased storage and handling facilities to boost the terminal’s capacity.

Additional Features

• Pilotage and Towage: The port provides pilotage services to assist with the safe maneuvering of vessels in and out of the port. Towage services are also available to facilitate the berthing and departure of large vessels.
• Security: Abbot Point adheres to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements, ensuring the safety and security of the port operations.

Abbot Point is a critical component of Australia's coal export infrastructure, with robust facilities designed to handle large-scale coal shipping in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.