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NT baseline methane and groundwater studies complete

GISERA has completed important baseline methane and groundwater studies in the Northern Territory.

Issue 11, August 2019

The CSG-LNG whole-of-life gas emissions project, based in Qld, is now complete.

Whole of life greenhouse gas assessment final report released

This final report assesses greenhouse gas emissions of a coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Queensland, and the relative climate benefits of using Queensland natural gas in place of thermal coal as fuel for generation of electricity in Australia.

Fugitive emissions fact sheet updated

CSIRO has updated the fugitive emissions factsheet which sets out what the science tells us about methane emission sources from unconventional onshore gas.

Community wellbeing survey data portal

GISERA has launched a new community wellbeing survey data portal, showcasing results from Community Wellbeing Surveys (2014 - 2016 - 2018).

Local attitudes and perceptions of CSG development: 2014 – 2018

Results of the 2018 CSIRO Community Wellbeing and Responding to Change # 3 survey in Queensland, Australia.

Community resilience and adapting during CSG development: 2014 – 2018

Results of the 2018 CSIRO Community Wellbeing and Responding to Change survey # 3 in Queensland, Australia.

Trends in community wellbeing during CSG development: 2014 – 2018

Results of the 2018 CSIRO Community Wellbeing and Responding to Change survey # 3 in Queensland, Australia.

Pangaea Resources Pty Ltd joins GISERA

Australian exploration and production company Pangaea Resources has joined CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance (GISERA).

Research on conventional gas in South East South Australia

This project develops a profile of the local onshore conventional gas industry and its role within the regional economy to date

Issue 10, January 2019

GISERA puts the spotlight on the importance of scientific research to guide decision-making

Investigating the environmental, social and economic impacts of conventional gas development in South East South Australia

CSIRO's three-year research program on cumulative environmental, social and economic impacts of gas development in the South East

Groundwater characteristics in the Beetaloo Sub-basin

This project will provide information on the baseline concentrations of various compounds in the groundwater of important aquifers in the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Unearthing conventional gas

Watch this short 3D animation on conventional gas.

Methane emissions in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin

This project measures baseline methane emissions from natural and human-derived sources in the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Cattle, pastures and coal seam gas – a case study

CSIRO scientists investigated graziers’ concerns about the impacts of CSG traffic and infrastructure on soils, pastures and livestock.

Assessing the ambient air quality in the Surat Basin

Research outcomes point to good air quality in the study region.

CSIRO research shows good ambient air quality in the Surat Basin coal seam gas region

Researchers from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, have completed the first comprehensive ambient air quality study in a CSG region of Australia.

Windmill and corroding water tank near Balfes Creek, QLD.

Potential water impacts of coal seam gas in the Pilliga Sandstone

Analysing potential changes in groundwater flows to the Pilliga Sandstone, a Great Artesian Basin aquifer.

Groundwater contamination risk assessment

This fact sheet shares research outcomes that improve the understanding of water contamination risks due to hydraulic fracturing in CSG extraction.

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