MALAGA (ICIS)--Australian sulphate of potash (SOP) fertilizer developer Kalium Lakes has been given the green light to construct and operate a gas pipeline to its fertilizer start-up project, Beyondie. In a statement on Tuesday, Kalium says the Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has granted permission for a 78km (48 miles) pipeline connecting the Beyondie site in East Pilbara to the Goldfields Gas Pipeline, at a cost of A$29m ($21m). Kalium claims the pipeline will result in an operating cost of approximately A$31-34/tonne once the Beyondie project is operational, as trucks will not be required to deliver gas by road. ($1 = A$1.39)
Australia's Kalium Lakes has been granted permission to build and operate a gas pipeline connected to its Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) fertiliser project. The developer was given approval by the Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for the 78 km pipeline which will cost AUD29m ($21m) and will link the Beyondie location in East Pilbara to the Goldfields Gas Pipeline. Kalium said it will have an operating cost of around AUD31-34 per mt once the project is running as it will not require gas deliveries from vehicles.