Abbot Point Operations

10/06/2026

When it came time to upgrade the crib room, mechanical offices and electrical offices and workshop, we started by asking the people who use them every day.

First up the crib room reno. Forty years of smokos in this room, and it was starting to show 😅 So, it got the full treatment. Fresh paint, new ceilings and lighting, new floors, and all new tables and chairs. Every crew now has their own lockers, and the room is fully stocked with catering equipment for BBQs.

Our teams put in a huge effort to deliver this one, fitting the works in around normal maintenance and shutdowns. A special mention to Paul McDonnell Home & Building Services for the build work and the new custom cabinetry. 👏

The mechanical and electrical offices and the workshop have also scrubbed up nicely... stay tuned 👀

02/06/2026

The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys take on the Dolphins NRL this weekend and we'll be there with the Bravus team getting the Heart of the North pumping!

Download the CrowdCanvas app before the game and be part of the half time show at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Download direct to your phone here 👉 crowdcanvas.com/download

27/05/2026

We've been out and about across the Whitsundays region this month supporting the next generation of tradespeople! 🙌

Our People, Culture and Capability team joined the Apprenticeship Readiness Evenings at Bowen State High School and Proserpine State High School alongside students, parents, employers and training providers. Our Learning and Development Officer Rachael took part in the industry panel, fielding questions on apprenticeships, traineeships, recruitment and pathways into industry. It was great to have 2nd year Electrical Apprentice Damon and Reliability and Maintenance Manager Brendan along for the evenings too.

These events are such a valuable opportunity to help students and families navigate the school-to-work transition and we loved being part of it.

Thinking about an apprenticeship or traineeship? Keep an eye out, we start looking for our 2027 intake in June. 👀

20/05/2026

There was something a little different about the MV Yue Dian 83 when she visited the North Queensland Export Terminal this month. 🚢

The Hong Kong flagged-bulk carrier has been fitted with two wind-assisted propulsion rotors, which are part of the wave of kit the shipping industry is adopting to reduce the amount of fuel ships burn on their journey.

Before she berthed, our team completed a risk assessment to manage any new hazards that come with a vessel like this and made sure our production and logistics teams knew exactly what to expect.

The Age of Sail is back, baby! 🌬️⛵

13/05/2026

A planned outage on a stacker reclaimer isn’t just downtime. It’s one of the most important maintenance windows we have to make sure our equipment keeps operating safely and reliably.

Every 12 months, Stacker Reclaimer 2 goes through a scheduled outage, and this year’s effort was a big one. Our teams clocked up 4,656 man hours, with people from mechanical, electrical, structural and specialist trades all working together to get the job done ⚙️👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

The work covered everything from bucket wheel repairs and pulley replacements to structural inspections, hydraulic hose change‑outs, testing, and blast and paint. It takes planning, coordination and a strong safety focus to pull something like this together.

These machines are the backbone of our operation, and planned outages like this are how we keep them performing at their best year after year.

A big thanks to everyone involved for the teamwork, professionalism and attention to detail that keeps SR2 running strong 💪

07/05/2026

Ayva grew up at Dingo Beach with a love of the ocean and science and now she's turning that passion into a career. 🌊

Ayva is the first recipient of the NQXT x JCU: James Cook University, Australia's Whitsunday Futures Education Grant and will be undertaking some hands-on work experience with our team doing water monitoring and other environmental programs. 🐠🔬

Pretty cool when what we do every day becomes someone's career inspiration.

Applications for the next round of the grant are open and close 29 May 2026. If you know a local student from Bowen, Airlie Beach, Proserpine or Collinsville studying Environmental Science, Marine Science, Geology or a related field, send them this way.

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The aim of the NQXT Whitsunday Futures Education Grant (the Scholarship) is to support the next generation of Whitsunday locals to pursue higher education and a

30/04/2026

Dive in with a did you know?! Our underwater structures – such as pilings, docks, and pipelines – are more than just essential components of the North Queensland Export Terminal; they serve as thriving marine habitats.

These structures offer shelter, breeding grounds, and surfaces for algae and other organisms to grow and support a healthy and diverse marine ecosystem. The waters around NQXT are rich in sea life and it’s not uncommon to see squadrons of twelve or more manta rays gliding through the waters.

We run an annual Marine Sediment Monitoring (MSM) Program every year where samples
are collected from up to 27 locations near offshore infrastructure. These samples are then analysed by a NATA-accredited laboratory, following strict Queensland and national environmental guidelines.

And the good news? The data collected since 2014 backs it up, showing the controls we have in place are doing exactly what they’re meant to 👌 📊

24/04/2026

Every ANZAC Day we stop to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who have pulled on the uniform in service of our nation.

Special thanks to the former servicemen and women in our team. We’re proud to work alongside you.

Lest we forget.

15/04/2026

Grease is the word 🕺

But this isn’t about slick hair and leather jackets… it’s about the kind of change you don’t always see, but that makes a real difference 😉

Over the past five years we’ve replaced the old drum system for a refillable POD setup, and it’s been a game changer.

No more bulky drums, pallets, or unnecessary plastic. Just a cleaner, simpler setup that keeps things moving with far less waste. It’s also taken a lot of the heavy lifting out of the job, with one POD able to do the job of multiple drums, and that means safer and easier work for our team.

Better for our people, better for the environment and a smarter way to get the job done 👌

31/03/2026

Operational update from Abbot Point Operations 📣

Our stockpiles are getting a sweet upgrade. We’re officially moving from coal to chocolate, just in time for the Easter Bunny’s biggest shipment yet 🐰

We’ll keep exporting as planned, but throughput might take a hit this time of year… quality control has been pretty hands on 🍫😅 😋