PT Asia Energy appointed Leighton International* to undertake mining operations at the Gudang Hitam coal mine at Sanga-Sanga, near Samarinda in East Kalimantan.

The contract included the removal of overburden, coal mining, hauling to and handling at the crusher facility, and the delivery of coal to the loadout facility at the Sanga-Sanga River.

PT Asia Energy  reached an agreement with Noble Energy for the purchase of the coal. Noble Energy is a world-class supplier of fuel materials to the power sector and is part of the Noble Group, which is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

*As of 30 June 2011 Leighton International’s activities were transferred to other Group companies. Leighton International project descriptions have been retained for historical purposes.