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Study improves our understanding of the lifecycle of hydraulic fracturing fluids

A CSIRO GISERA project that improves our understanding of what happens to chemical compounds used in hydraulic fracturing fluids.

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Cements, steels and microbes: CSIRO study improves community understanding of CSG well construction

Researchers from CSIRO have recently completed a project to improve the understanding of the materials used in CSG well construction - in particular, cements and steel casings.

Examining sources and mobility of gas in formations below the Walloon Coal Measures, Qld

CSIRO researchers will collate data on the prevalence of gas in aquifers of the Surat Basin, and investigate the sources and mobility of gas to determine any impacts from CSG activities.

Town centre - regional community in southern Queensland

CSIRO study identifies long-term demographic shifts during onshore gas operations in Queensland

Rural communities in Queensland with onshore gas operations were able to attract and retain skilled young adults, more so than areas without such operations, even after the initial increase in employment opportunities.

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From waste to resource: exploring beneficial reuse options for brine

Communities in the Narrabri region of New South Wales have questions about the long-term management of brine.

CSIRO study seeks to identify drought refuges for terrestrial species in the Cooper Basin

CSIRO Researchers will undertake a project to locate, assess and manage terrestrial habitats in the Cooper Basin that are essential for protecting and maintaining threatened species during dry periods.

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Community views under the spotlight in new CSIRO research in Western Australia

CSIRO's GISERA will conduct social science research to gauge community perceptions around increasing development in Western Australia's Mid West region.

Establishing baseline groundwater depth and seismicity of the northern Perth Basin

CSIRO researchers will use drill-free, non-invasive monitoring methods to establish baseline groundwater and natural seismicity levels across the northern Perth Basin.

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).

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”.

Future role of gas in South Australia

Exploring the outlook for the South Australian energy industry, with a focus on the role of natural gas and hydrogen.