Delivering for Queensland and Queenslanders
Explore MoreSince 1984 Abbot Point Terminal has demonstrated its commitment to safety, efficiency, responsibility and partnership with the local community.
Abbot Point Operations (APO) has been contracted by North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) to manage the operations at the port of Abbot Point – Australia’s most northerly coal terminal – 25 kilometres north of Bowen, between Townsville to the north and Mackay to the south.
With the systems, people and infrastructure to handle Abbot Point’s nameplate capacity of 50 million tonnes of coal annually, APO helps deliver Queensland coal to the world.
In meeting the needs of Queensland coal producers, we prioritise the safety of everyone on site and protection of our local environment while creating jobs and supporting local community programs.
Our local team of 180 employees and our supporting workforce of contractors are key to the success of APO and live and work by our values, such as trust, integrity and inclusion.
By balancing the social, economic and environmental aspects of the business we are delivering for Queensland and Queenslanders.
> 380
employees and contractors
Nameplate
capacity of
50MTPA
Invested
$1.98m
in community
programs since 2017
Continued safe operations since
1984
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New report shows contribution of APO’s local workforce to community, economy
A NEW economic impact study has celebrated the enormous social and monetary value the Abbot Point Operations team helps create at the North Queensland Export Terminal north of Bowen.
Port design makes light work of turtle hatchlings’ first journey
Design features at the North Queensland Export Terminal north of Bowen are ensuring turtle hatchlings see the light as nature intended.
Abbot Point Operations manages the operations and maintenance of the multi-billion-dollar facility and has incorporated “turtle-friendly” amber lighting on terminal infrastructure visible from the ocean, to allow hatchlings a smoother path to the sea.
Abbot Point Operations storming ahead with wet weather preparations
Abbot Point Operations (APO) has kicked-off Bowen’s biggest severe weather prep plan to ensure the multi-billion-dollar North Queensland Export Terminal is ready for the cyclone season ahead.
Smooth sailing ahead as APO welcomes new General Manager
Abbot Point Operations (APO) has a new leader to help steer the ship at Bowen’s North Queensland Export Terminal after former General Manager Allan Brown stepped down to enter semi-retirement.
APO’s Finance Manager Damien Dederer has been appointed the business’ new General Manager, transitioning into the role after five years as a senior member of the APO leadership team under Mr Brown.
Bowen High students unlock 'export level' at Abbot Point
The year 7 students participated in a two-day learning experience at Bowen’s North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) gaining a fascinating insight into the stages of resources production learning how the terminal plays a vital part in the pit-to-port process.
Abbot Point Operations Sustainability Snapshot
This Snapshot, as presented by APO, the Terminal Operator for North Queensland Export Terminal, is aligned with the inaugural NQXT FY21 Sustainability Report.