Onshore gas water lifecycle management options framework
This project developed a water management framework with a focus on identifying sustainable options for managing onshore gas wastewater in the Northern Territory. The outputs from this framework include fit-for-purpose management and water treatment alternatives that consider costs, and high-level environmental and social outcomes.
Water management is one of the main concerns held by those communities potentially impacted by shale gas development in the NT. This project involved close consultation with industry, government and community groups to incorporate a range of key social, environmental and economic assessment criteria into the framework. The use of the framework can assist industry and regulators to make optimal wastewater management decisions, with benefits to local communities, broader society and the environment.
Reports and papers
Developing a wastewater lifecycle management framework for onshore gas development in the Northern Territory
This final report describes the results of research activities designed to develop a water management framework which identifies sustainable options for managing onshore gas wastewater in the Northern Territory. The outputs from this framework include fit-for-purpose management and water treatment alternatives that consider costs, and high-level environmental and social outcomes.
Extras
Developing a wastewater lifecycle management framework for onshore gas development in the Northern Territory
This fact sheet describes the results of research project activities to develop a water management framework that identifies sustainable options for managing onshore gas wastewater in the Northern Territory, should gas resource development proposals proceed.
Project progress
This project is complete.
Project proposal
A detailed description of the project, budget and research milestones
Project progress
The project outline, any variations and research progress.