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National Power signs up for gas supply

Thu, 26 August 2010 Eastern Star Gas (ESG) has announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been assigned to National Power for supply of gas to a proposed new gas-fuelled power station in northern New South Wales.

BTEX ban hailed by CSG industry

Wed, 11 August 2010 The coal seam gas (CSG) industry will support moves by the Queensland Government to ban the use of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in fraccing operations, according to the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).

Metgasco considers options for excess gas

Wed, 11 August 2010 Metgasco is considering various options to commercialise its excess reserves of coal seam gas, after the company announced it had more than sufficient to supply the proposed Richmond Valley Power Station.

Make your mark on the industry at FutureGAS 2011!

Gas Today — August 2010 In 2011, FutureGAS will be bigger than ever. Targeting more delegates, speakers and exhibitors, the event is moving to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre to ensure there is room for all!

Getting there with gas

Gas Today — August 2010 Natural gas continues to be adopted as a fuel source for transport vehicles around the globe. Gas Today brings you the latest in natural gas vehicle news.

Exoma confirms CSG reserves

Tue, 29 June 2010 Exoma Energy has confirmed coal seam gas (CSG) resources of approximately 2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in its Galilee Basin prospects, located in central Queensland.

Gas gets boost in Queensland budget

Tue, 15 June 2010 Industry representatives have welcomed the $A55.8 million four year investment package outlined for Queensland’s oil and gas sectors in the 2010–11 Queensland State Budget.

More gas power for NSW

Tue, 15 June 2010 The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning has approved the development of Metgasco’s Richmond Valley Power Station.

Feasibility MoU for Newcastle LNG

Wed, 2 June 2010 Eastern Star Gas has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Limited and Toyo Engineering Corporation for a feasibility study into the development of a LNG export project using electric motor drives in Newcastle, New South Wales.

New CSG water laws for Queensland

Wed, 2 June 2010 The Queensland Government has passed legislation to regulate the environmental sustainability of the state’s rapidly-growing $A60 billion coal seam gas (CSG) industry.

Bright future for natural gas: report

Wed, 2 June 2010 A KPMG study commissioned by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has confirmed natural gas to be a significant and expanding contributor to Australia’s export earnings and economic growth, with a strong growth outlook to 2030.

New frontiers in gas exploration – Beach goes after shale

Gas Today — May 2010 Following a flourishing industry in the United States, the emergence of shale gas in Australia should come as no surprise. As coal seam gas (CSG) exploration becomes more conventional, shale gas has the potential to become the next big thing.

The evolution of coal seam gas dehydration

Gas Today — May 2010 Momentum continues to build in the coal seam gas industry, and process designs for its dehydration have evolved into reliable packages. These new designs will continue to strengthen the industry and enable the evolution of targeted solutions to create more reliable and economic facilities.

L&M Energy celebrates the rise of CSG

Gas Today — May 2010 L&M Energy has an eye on New Zealand’s coal seam gas, with a philosophy that more options provide more opportunities to gain value for any coal seam gas developed. L&M Energy tells Gas Today about the lessons the company will take into its operations.

Engineering CSG projects

Gas Today — May 2010 WDS has provided support for more than four years to the development of Arrow Energy’s Queensland coal seam gas fields, including the Daandine project.

Addressing skills demands in Australia’s booming industries

Gas Today — May 2010 Australia is experiencing growth on a number of fronts, and with the gas industry at the heart of development, new demands and requirements are coming to light in the area of service and infrastructure provision. Energy Skills Queensland is preparing a targeted development plan to ensure that Australia’s growing requirements continue to be met.

Polyethylene pipe for CSG pipelines

Gas Today — May 2010 As Australia’s CSG industry booms, polyethylene pipe is emerging as the material of choice in CSG gathering pipeline networks. Plastics Industry Pipe Association Executive General Manager Mark Heathcote gives an overview of the use of polyethylene pipe and the Code of Practice currently being developed to regulate the industry.

New streams for CSG: water and innovation

Gas Today — May 2010 Increasing interest in coal seam gas development and changes in regulatory requirements are making associated water management an important consideration for developers. GHD Advanced Water Manager Nick Hudson gives some insight into innovations in the area.

SA gas reserves to drive transport industry: PIRSA

Wed, 5 May 2010 The combination of South Australia’s gas reserves and rapid advances in the conversion of gas and coal to liquids, will ensure there is no such thing as “peak transport fuel”, according to South Australia’s Department of Primary Industry and Resources (PIRSA) Director of Petroleum and Geothermal Barry Goldstein.

Arrow takeover one step closer after clearing regulatory hurdle

Mon, 3 May 2010 The Foreign Investment Review Board has approved the proposal by Shell and PetroChina joint venture, CS CSG (Australia), to purchase 100 per cent of the shares in Arrow Energy.

L&M Energy wants to explore Canterbury Basin for CSG

Mon, 19 April 2010 L&M Energy has applied for a licence to explore for coal seam gas (CSG) in the onshore Canterbury Basin, northwest of Christchurch, New Zealand.

QLD unveils new guidelines to ensure CSG operators are water wise

Mon, 12 April 2010 New environmental guidelines have been released by the Queensland Government to provide a framework for responsible groundwater usage by operators in the state’s burgeoning coal seam gas (CSG) industry.

Arrow recommends shareholders accept takeover bid

Tue, 23 March 2010 Arrow Energy has recommended its shareholders vote in favour of Shell and PetroChina’s joint proposal to acquire 100 per cent of Arrow’s shares, after Arrow’s assets have been demerged with a new listed company, Dart Energy Limited.

New LNG plant to fuel QLD trucks by 2011

Thu, 18 March 2010 Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has welcomed the signing of a $100 million agreement that will see BOC construct a multi-million dollar LNG plant near Chinchilla, southern Queensland, to create fuel for trucks from coal seam gas (CSG).

Shell and PetroChina eye Arrow Energy

Tue, 9 March 2010 A company jointly owned by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina have proposed a bid for Arrow Energy.

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