CSG Facts

CSG Facts and Links

Link to GBOF

GBOF is a voluntary body representing nine active Coal Seam Gas (CSG) operators to lead and co-ordinate groundwater studies in the Galilee Basin (Comet Ridge is a founding member of GBOF)
- Contains announcements and presentations relating to the studies being undertaken by GBOF
- Provides facts on the Great Artesian Basin
- Provides additional information on CSG production, including Fraccing, Groundwater and Salt

Video: >> Coal Seam Gas Forum
Video: >> CSG – Companies’ Perspective – Galilee Basin Forum (GBOF) Presentation

APPEA: The Voice of Australia’s Oil and Gas Industry

Link to APPEA

Industry site containing a dedicated Coal Seam Gas section which provides information on the following topics:
- About CSG
- Industry Facts
- You and CSG
- Key Issues

BRIGHTER: Natural Gas. Naturally Part of Everyday

Brighter is all about natural gas and how we use it every day. As a naturally occurring and abundant resource, it will continue to play an important role in powering Australian homes and businesses. Brighter is an initiative of APPEA, the voice of the Australian oil and gas industry.

DES: QLD Department of Environment and Science

Link to DES

Government website providing information on many CSG specific topics, including the following:
- Community and Landholder issues
- Coal seam gas water
- Fracture Stimulation process and chemicals used
- The environment and environmental approvals

QLD Govt: Coal Seam Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas Industry

Link to QLD Govt: CSG – LNG

Government website providing information on many CSG specific topics, including the following:
- Facts sheets and FAQs
- Regulatory framework for CSG – LNG industry
- CSG – LNG industry best practice
- Water and environmental management in the CSG – LNG industry

GISERA: Gas Industry Social & Environment Research Alliance

Link to GISERA

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND: Centre for Natural Gas

Link to UQ

The UQ Centre for Natural Gas is a centre of research excellence. It conducts real-world research focussed on optimising Australia’s natural gas industry terms of environmental performance, social performance, and optimisation of cost of operation and supply.