Latest news and events from Stop CSG Sydney

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Jun 112012
 

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Sydney World Environment Day Screening – Bimblebox Documentary

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May 292012
 

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Presented by Climate Action Network Australia, Beyond Zero Emissions, Greenpeace and Stop Coal Seam Gas Sydney, this event will be the highlight of this year’s World Environment Day celebrations in Sydney.

The documentary, ‘Bimblebox’, exposes the huge expansions planned for Australia’s coal and CSG export industry and the grassroots struggle to save the land, and our rural communities from its overwhelming force.

By the director of the 2005 film Mountaintop Removal, Mike O’Connell, this film has touched the hearts of audiences across the country.

The film features many prominent members of the debate against coal expansion in Australia including Guy Pearse (Global Change Institute), Ove Hoegh-Guldberg (University of Queensland) and Matthew Wright (Beyond Zero Emissions) and the music of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, The Lurkers and The Horseflies.

Speakers are:
John Hepburn, Greenpeace
Jacinta Green, Stop-CSG Sydney
Geoff Cameron, Beyond Zero Emissions
Larissa Waters, Queensland Greens Senator

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CSG Workshop and Panel Discussion $

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May 252012
 

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) in conjunction with the Australian Water Association is presenting a three-hour workshop to discuss the science underpinning coal seam gas.

Professor Craig Simmons, director of the NCGRT; Professor William L Fisher, Department of Geological Sciences – University of Texas; and Professor Peter G. Flood, Emeritus professor, retired Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of New England, will present followed by a panel session to answer questions from participants.

These scientists are among the world’s foremost experts on coal seam gas. They are responsible for setting the research agenda, and can authoritatively articulate the difficulties and opportunities in the field. This workshop will be of interest to anyone wanting to understand the current state of play of science in coal seam gas, both nationally and internationally.

DATE & LOCATIONS 

Sydney Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 2-5pm followed by drinks and canapés, Aerial Room, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Melbourne Thursday, 26 July 2012, 9am -12pm followed by light lunch, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane Friday, 27 July 2012, 2-5pm followed by drinks and canapés (prior to QLD Gala Dinner and Awards Night), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

 Workshop Fees

AWA Member $300
Non Member  $385
Student           $150

http://www.awa.asn.au/CSG_Workshop/

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Stop CSG Sydney

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May 252012
 

www.nogasmininginsydney.com

News and Events and FAQ’s on Coal Seem Gas

What is Coal Seam Gas?

Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is a gas consisting of around 98% methane and is formed from the degradation of plant matter over millions of years. CSG is trapped by water and ground pressure against the surface of coal in underground coal seams and is also located within pores inside the coal. The spaces between the coal are known as fractures or cleats. Some of the fractures are interconnected and permeable which allows water and gas to move between the fractures.

How is Coal Seam Gas extracted?

CSG is extracted via CSG wells that are drilled into the coal seams to release the gas trapped within the coal. For economic extraction of CSG, coals seams in Australia are generally between 200metres – 1,000m metres deep. The CSG wells are cased with steel and cement. In situations where coal seams are very deep and of low permeability, the use of hydraulic fracturing or ‘fraccing’ may be employed to increase permeability. This process involves pumping fluid comprising water, sand and other additives such as BTEX (BTEX is an acronym for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene compounds) at high pressure down the cased CSG well and into the coal seam. This action fractures the coal seam and provides a pathway to facilitate gas flow through the coal.

www.nogasmininginsydney.com

 

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STOP CSG Sydney

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May 252012
 

www.nogasmininginsydney.com

News and Events and FAQ’s on Coal Seem Gas

What is Coal Seam Gas?

Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is a gas consisting of around 98% methane and is formed from the degradation of plant matter over millions of years. CSG is trapped by water and ground pressure against the surface of coal in underground coal seams and is also located within pores inside the coal. The spaces between the coal are known as fractures or cleats. Some of the fractures are interconnected and permeable which allows water and gas to move between the fractures.

How is Coal Seam Gas extracted?

CSG is extracted via CSG wells that are drilled into the coal seams to release the gas trapped within the coal. For economic extraction of CSG, coals seams in Australia are generally between 200metres – 1,000m metres deep. The CSG wells are cased with steel and cement. In situations where coal seams are very deep and of low permeability, the use of hydraulic fracturing or ‘fraccing’ may be employed to increase permeability. This process involves pumping fluid comprising water, sand and other additives such as BTEX (BTEX is an acronym for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene compounds) at high pressure down the cased CSG well and into the coal seam. This action fractures the coal seam and provides a pathway to facilitate gas flow through the coal.

www.nogasmininginsydney.com

 

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Will you be standing up for CSG at tomorrow’s Rally – Make sure you are heard ?

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Apr 302012
 
Will you be standing up for CSG at tomorrow’s Rally – Make sure you are heard
Don’t let O’Farrell get away with his draft Code of Practice for CSG Mining Last year more than 1500 submissions – from farmers, city folk, organisations, the catholic church, water experts, academics – were received by the NSW Upper House Enquiry into Coal Seam Gas.
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