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CSIRO researcher collecting air particle samples

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CSIRO's Gas Industry Environmental Research Alliance

Understanding the sources of methane emissions in the Surat Basin, Queensland

This project will determine the potential sources of methane in air samples collected in the Western Downs Region of Queensland by using innovative sampling and analytical methods developed by CSIRO.

Surveying emissions from coal seam gas water holding ponds in Queensland

CSIRO scientists will survey coal seam gas (CSG) water holding ponds in Queensland's Surat Basin to evaluate their methane emissions potential.

Controls and contributions to methane emissions from coal seam gas water holding ponds

CSIRO scientists are studying the various roles that methane-producing and methane-consuming microbes, algae, brine and sediment play in the methane emission contributions of water holding ponds in the Surat Basin, Queensland.

Methane contributions from coal seam gas holding ponds in Queensland

CSIRO scientists have completed a comprehensive desktop survey, evaluating the potential of Queensland’s coal seam gas (CSG) water holding ponds to act as a source of methane and other greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental baseline characterisation of Northern Territory hot springs

This research project will provide baseline environmental information on the springs in Hot Springs Valley, northeast of the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory.

Drones and satellites to monitor habitat in the Northern Territory

CSIRO scientists will use drones (UAVs) fitted with LiDAR sensors to map key areas of the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory.

Northern Territory shale gas companies Tamboran and Empire join CSIRO’s GISERA

Onshore gas exploration and production companies Empire Energy Group Limited and Tamboran B2 Pty Ltd have joined CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance (GISERA).

Ancient rock formations are a spectacular feature of the Narrabri region's volcanic Nandewar mountain range - above and below the surface.

Issue 19, March 2024

All the latest news on projects and research results in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales.

Microbial degradation of chemicals in the Tertiary Limestone Aquifer

CSIRO researchers have used groundwater sampling and DNA profiling to demonstrate that microbial communities found in South Australia’s Tertiary Limestone […]

Narrabri Airborne Electromagnetic survey data

New CSIRO research to reveal Narrabri from 400 metres underground

CSIRO scientists unlocking the secrets of Narrabri's ancient underground systems.

Three dimensional (3D) representation of the Beetaloo landscape.

CSIRO science teams heading north for new GISERA projects

CSIRO scientists will head back to the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin later this year to learn more about remote ecosystems […]

Researching potential methane emissions from CSG water holding ponds

CSIRO scientists investigating Queensland coal seam gas (CSG) water holding ponds.

The Carpentaria Highway, Northern Territory

Understanding biodiversity impacts in the Northern Territory

CSIRO helping manage potential impacts to biodiversity from roads and pipelines.

Energising WA students for a STEM future

CSIRO helping students learn about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) research career options.

Baselining groundwater and seismicity in the northern Perth Basin

CSIRO building a baseline catalogue of natural seismic activity and variation in groundwater depth.

Balancing act in the northern Perth Basin

CSIRO researchers help identify and resolve potential resource conflicts in Western Australia.

CSIRO Narrabri airborne electromagnetic survey

CSIRO will conduct an airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey of the Narrabri region using a helicopter for a two-week period in mid to late November.

Statement on CSIRO research

CSIRO is aware of a report regarding CSIRO’s research “Mitigation and offsets of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of onshore gas in the Northern Territory”.

Issue 18, September 2023

Learn about GISERA's health study, research on NT offsets and work on the perspectives of risks to local industries.

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