CSG Facts

Facts about Coal Seam Gas - dispelling the myths from Industry and Government

Coal Seam Gas Fact Sheet

Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is methane gas found in coal seams. Often referred to as "unconventional Gas", CSG should not be confused with Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) which is also known as "conventional gas".

Ten Good Reasons for Farmers to Lock Their Gates

Some Facts About Coal Seam Gas - Ten Good Reasons for Farmers to Lock Their Gates

Fracking chemicals, their uses and hazards

Some Facts About Coal Seam Gas - Fracking chemicals, their uses and hazards

Nature conservation

Some Facts About Coal Seam Gas - Nature conservation

Greenhouse gas emissions

Some facts about Coal Seam Gas - Greenhouse gas emissions

Groundwater

Some facts about Coal Seam Gas - Groundwater

Hydraulic fracturing

Some Facts About Coal Seam Gas - Hydraulic fracturing

Salt and other contaminants

Some Facts About Coal Seam Gas - Salt and other contaminants

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Comments from Lock the Gate Alliance members and supporters

We are a coalition of environmental groups and concerned community members about the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 that applies to the entire offshore Sydney Basin region. The first drill site to drill for gas is 55 klms off Newcastle. This is the first of potentially hundreds. This first site now has state approval and is before the federal government.

Phillipa - Charlestown, New South Wales