New South Wales fact sheets

CSIRO seismic survey Narrabri AgTEM equipment on 4WD

Geochemical modelling and geophysical surveys to refine understanding of connectivity between coal seams and aquifers

This fact sheet provides an overview of CSIRO research designed to improve our knowledge of groundwater systems in the Gunnedah and Surat basins in the Narrabri region of NSW.

Volcanic Warrumbungle Ranges near Narrabri, NSW

Microbial communities and their ability to degrade prospective chemicals used in coal seam gas activities

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project investigating microbial degradation of chemicals used in coal seam gas (CSG) activities in soils and waters in the Narrabri region, NSW.

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.

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

Decommissioning coal seam gas wells

Fact sheet on decommissioning of CSG wells in Queensland and New South Wales

Truck on highway, near Cowra, NSW, with Canola and wheat fields in the background.

Attitudes to Coal Seam Gas development in the Narrabri Shire of New South Wales

Key findings on community attitudes to potential CSG development

Human health and CSG development: a framework to investigate possible health effects

Fact sheet on the Health Assessment Framework

Human health and CSG development: a framework to investigate possible health effects

A fact sheet outlining a framework for research into possible health effects associated with CSG activities

Aerial photo of Narrabri region

New South Wales coal seam gas research projects: Update summary

Progress summary of research by GISERA in regional NSW, September 2017.