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Origin well pad

Investigating the environmental, social and economic impacts of onshore gas development in the Northern Territory

In September 2018, CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance (GISERA), partnered with the Northern Territory Government to deliver […]

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

Putting land management knowledge into practice

If good fences make good neighbours then keeping unsealed roads in good condition goes double when it comes to access tracks constructed by onshore gas development companies on farms and other rural properties.

Volcanics in the Namopi region

Groundwater modelling and predictive analysis to inform CSG impact assessment, monitoring and management

This fact sheet describes CSIRO research project activities relating to independent groundwater modelling and predictive analyses in the Narrabri region of New South Wales.

Minkie Waterhole full of water, with the sun shining on it and surrounded by large trees and banks

Developing flood model scenarios for Cooper Creek

Enabling a better understanding of flooding in the Cooper Creek catchment in south-west Queensland.

Northern Territory landscape

Analysing seismic activity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin

This fact sheet summarises CSIRO research project activities analysing seismic activity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory.

Landscape in the Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory

Monitoring microbial communities in aquifers and soils of the Beetaloo Sub‑basin

Understanding microbial degradation of shale gas industry chemicals and fluids in the Northern Territory.

Namoi region landscape and trees NSW

CSIRO flies high to delve deeper into Narrabri faults

CSIRO researchers will take to the skies to shed light on subterranean structures deep below the Pilliga State Forest in the Narrabri region of New South Wales.

Northern Territory landscape

Improved approaches to long-term monitoring of decommissioned onshore gas wells

This research investigated options for long-term monitoring of well integrity in decommissioned onshore gas wells in the Northern Territory.

coal seam gas well on grazing land with cows in background

Summary of research projects, 2022

Progress summary of research by GISERA, as at May 2022

WA Canning Basin sand and scrub

Issue 16, June 2022

Read about plans to unlock the seismic secrets of the Cannning Basin and cheer on our award winning stygofauna team

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

Research focus on onshore gas asset decommissioning 

The CSIRO, Australia’s leading science agency, is working with community, government and industry to improve understanding about decommissioning processes for onshore coal seam gas and shale gas wells.

Invitation to join our community webcast

We're hosting a webcast to highlight research conducted over the past 10 years into the social and environmental impacts of onshore gas development in Australia.

Windmill near Alice Springs, Australia

About onshore gas in the NT

CSIRO has developed some resources for communities about onshore gas and its potential impacts in the Northern Territory

Fragile soils in the Beetaloo landscape.

Digital twin predicts overland water flow

Hotter, wetter, and drier. Already a place of extreme environmental conditions, the Northern Territory faces further challenges in a changing climate.

WA Canning basin valley

Baseline seismic monitoring of the Canning Basin, WA

A brief overview of new GISERA research based on gathering and evaluating baseline seismic data in the Canning Basin

Scientist monitoring during hydraulic fracturing

CSIRO’s GISERA launches new website

We have been working on a new-look website for CSIRO’s GISERA and it’s now live.

WA Canning Basin escarpment

Canning Basin seismic array to deliver wealth of real time data

The subterranean secrets of the Canning Basin in Western Australia are about to be revealed with the establishment of a new, highly sensitive seismic monitoring system.

Stygofauna survey Beetaloo NT

Award for CSIRO’s stygofauna research

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s leading science agency, Charles Darwin University and LaTrobe University have been recognised for revealing the dark and secret lives of stygofauna in the Northern Territory.

Handful of soil

Toiling in the soil – why we love microbes

GISERA research shows soil microbial communities are the key component of bio-degradative processes and represent a primary pathway for chemical contaminants from onshore gas activities to be removed from the environment

Namoi region landscape and trees NSW

Biodiversity matters

Baseline knowledge of a region's biodiversity is essential for assessing the risk of any potential future development scenarios