BHP Seeks Approval for $400-Million Natural Gas Project in Northern Chile

Mining Weekly reported that BHP Billiton has submitted plans for environmental impact approval for a $400-million natural gas plant project, which BHP intends to use to power its other mines in the area.

As quoted in the market report:

BHP Billiton decided to modify its Kelar project – which originally included the installation and operation of two coal-fired thermoelectric units – to ensure the supply of energy for its operations in a cleaner and more sustainable manner,” the company said in a statement.

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