Is coal seam gas used in Australia?
Is coal seam gas used in Australia?
The commercial production of coal seam gas in Australia is quite recent, commencing in 1996 in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. Significant reserves of coal seam gas are known in the Bowen and Surat basins in Queensland.
Where is coal seam gas extracted in Australia?
Australia’s major coal seam gas resources are found onshore in eastern Australia. Currently the largest known proven reserves are in Queensland’s Bowen and Surat basins. CSG has been produced from these areas since the mid 1990s. Until recently, the bulk of supply has been derived from the Bowen Basin.
Why is coal seam gas so controversial?
Coal seam gas (CSG) is a polarising issue in some communities. Proponents argue that CSG is a vital energy resource, necessary for continued gas supply. Opponents claim that CSG could have serious environmental and social impacts.
How many CSG wells are there in Qld?
Of the 685 CSG wells, there were 3 exploration wells, 18 appraisal wells, 663 development wells and one injection well. The initial high rate of drilling was required to ensure adequate gas could be produced to ramp up the three LNG plants.
How is coal extracted in Australia?
Coal is mined by both surface or ‘opencut’ (or opencast) and underground or ‘deep’ mining methods, depending on the local geology of the deposit. Underground mining currently accounts for about 60 per cent of world coal production but around 80 per cent of Australia’s coal is produced from opencut mines.
How many CSG wells are in Australia?
Did you know: it is estimated there will be 40,000 coal seam gas wells in Australia.
Where is fracking banned in Australia?
Despite this, many Australian states still allow fracking in 2021. This includes Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. On the other hand, state governments in Tasmania and Victoria have banned fracking.
Is coal seam gas clean energy?
Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is not a ‘clean transition’ fuel because of the potential for substantial fugitive methane emissions associated with extraction and distribution. CSG may prove to be more damaging to the climate than coal.
