Fact sheets

Beetaloo Basin shale: long-term competency after decommissioning

This fact sheet describes the results of a CSIRO research project designed to assess the self-sealing competency of shale formations and explore their potential to create a natural barrier that reduces the risk of contaminants entering the environment.

Understanding the potential for microbially influenced corrosion in onshore gas wells

This fact sheet describes the methods and objectives of a CSIRO research project designed to gain insights into the potential for microbially influenced corrosion of gas wells.

Identifying drought refuges for terrestrial species in the Cooper Basin

This fact sheet outlines the methods and objectives of a CSIRO research project designed to locate, assess and manage terrestrial habitats that are essential for protecting and maintaining threatened species during dry periods in the Cooper Basin.

A natural spring in an outcrop of Precipice Sandstone in the Surat Basin.

Sources and mobility of gas in formations below the Walloon Coal Measures in Qld

This fact sheet describes CSIRO research activities designed to improve understanding of the prevalence of gas in water supplies and water monitoring bores in aquifers underlying the Walloon Coal Measures in the Surat Basin, Queensland.

Beneficial reuse and disposal options for brine in Queensland

This fact sheet describes CSIRO research activities to review potential options for reusing and disposing of the large volumes of brine that are a by‑product of coal seam gas (CSG) activities in the Surat and Bowen basins, Queensland.

Baseline groundwater and seismicity of northern Perth Basin

Using non-invasive monitoring methods to establish baseline groundwater and natural seismicity levels

Understanding the lifecycle of hydraulic fracturing fluids

This project improves understanding of the lifecycle of chemicals used and produced during hydraulic fracturing processes in the Northern Territory.

CSIRO Map of overland water flow, shown by yellow, red, grey and blue imaging

Putting land management knowledge into practice in the Northern Territory

Using modern data visualization techniques, this project created ‘virtual landscape’ of the Beetaloo Sub-basin which can assist landholders, regulators and industry to evaluate the design and placement of gas infrastructure in the region.

CSIRO researcher collecting air particle samples

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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.

Assessing the exposure of identified chemicals used in the coal seam gas (CSG) activities in the Surat Basin, Queensland

Improving the understanding of the potential presence, distribution and exposure of identified chemicals associated with CSG activities in the Surat Basin, in southern Queensland.

Developing a wastewater lifecycle management framework for onshore gas development in the Northern Territory

This fact sheet describes research project activities to develop a water management framework that identifies sustainable options for managing onshore gas wastewater in the Northern Territory, should gas resource development proposals proceed.

Understanding and managing impacts to biodiversity from roads and pipelines in the Northern Territory

Understanding the potential impacts of shale gas production on biodiversity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Perspectives on risk to local markets and industries

This fact sheet describes research project aims and objectives designed to assist community understanding of any potential impacts of onshore gas development on the image and place-of-origin branding of agricultural markets in south east South Australia.

Community wellbeing and attitudes to coal seam gas development in 2022, in Narrabri Shire, NSW

Monitoring changes in community wellbeing and local attitudes to coal seam gas (CSG) development in the Narrabri Shire, NSW, between 2017 and 2022

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