Fact sheets

Laboratory-based evaluation of cement degradation processes in CSG wells in Queensland

Investigating the potential for cement degradation and related processes in coal seam gas (CSG) wells in Queensland’s Surat Basin

Perceptions of coal seam gas in Queensland 2014–24

Exploring trends in local attitudes to coal seam gas development in Queensland’s Western Downs and eastern Maranoa regions.

Trends in community wellbeing in Queensland 2014–24

Exploring trends in community wellbeing and adapting to change in Queensland’s Western Downs and eastern Maranoa regions

The Carpentaria Highway, Northern Territory

Pathways for Indigenous socio-economic development in the Beetaloo, NT

Collaborating with rights-holders and stakeholders in the Beetaloo region of the Northern Territory to explore how economic opportunities from major projects can support the priorities of Indigenous communities

Site of an abandoned gas well in the Pilliga Forest with dry land and shrubbery

Assessing the risk of forest fragmentation from the Narrabri Gas Project

Using remote sensing and threatened species surveys to better understand the risks of forest fragmentation from coal seam gas activities in the Pilliga Forest, NSW

Aerial photo near Daly Waters, Northern Territory

Investigating the baseline seismic activity levels within the Beetaloo Sub-basin

Establishing long-term background seismic data to characterise the current natural seismic activity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory

Using drones and satellites to monitor habitat in the Northern Territory

Using cutting edge technology to monitor habitat condition in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Sub-basin

Developing flood model scenarios for Cooper Creek

Using computer modelling to improve our understanding of floods and droughts in the Cooper Creek catchment in Queensland

Potential environmental impacts of shale gas related wastewater disposal options

Reviewing options for the management and treatment of wastewater associated with shale gas production, including reinjection into deep formations, and assessing their potential for environmental harm

Socio-economic impacts of onshore gas activity in Southern Queensland

This fact sheet describes the outcomes of a CSIRO research project which evaluated demographic and economic changes during two decades of onshore gas operations in rural regions of Queensland, Australia.

coal seam gas well on grazing land with cows in background

Summary of research projects

Summary of research by CSIRO’s GISERA, as at August 2025

Abner Range in the eastern extension of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

Groundwater connectivity in the eastern extension of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

Investigating potential connectivity of groundwater systems between the Cambrian Limestone Aquifer (CLA) and the surface in the eastern extension of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

Examination of stygofauna ecosystems of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

CSIRO scientists have completed a project investigating the distribution and ecology of stygofauna in the groundwater aquifers of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

Baseline studies and microbial degradation experiments of chemicals used in coal seam gas activities in Narrabri

Establishing baseline data and investigating microbial degradation of chemicals used in coal seam gas (CSG) activities in the soils, groundwater and surface waters of the Narrabri region of New South Wales

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.

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