Welcome to 2020, the start of a new and challenging decade. The role gas has to play in the energy transition is critical and, more than ever, communities, industry and government bodies alike recognise the need for impartial and rigorous scientific research on onshore gas development.
This issue of the GISERA newsletter reflects on some of GISERA’s research achievements since its beginning in 2011, and looks forward to new research opportunities in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
In other news, one of the key events for GISERA is our annual Stakeholder Roundtable Group meeting, which brings together important groups representing a range of interests, activities and views related to Australia’s onshore gas industry. We held our third meeting in Canberra in November, and I would like to thank attendees and guest presenters for making it a very successful and productive meeting.
GISERA places great importance on the feedback and direction we gain from our stakeholders at these meetings. They allow us the opportunity to understand the diversity of views and priorities of involved government departments, universities, councils, institutes, industry bodies and resource companies.
GISERA had a busy finish to 2019, with the last couple of months focusing on finalising existing projects and defining new research opportunities for 2020 and beyond. Some of these opportunities are identified during engagement activities like the Stakeholder Roundtable, which recently highlighted the need for improved information and data on fugitive and other greenhouse gas emissions.
Wishing you all a very good start to the new year (and the new decade).
Regards
Dr Damian Barrett
GISERA Director
