Can coal seam gas and food security coexist?

One of Australia’s major coal seam gas (CSG) explorers has defended the practice, saying it can coexist with food security and agriculture.

Chief executive of Santos, David Knox, has told ABC Radio he supports further scientific research but drilling should continue while it is conducted.

A senate report concluded the CSG industry is moving too quickly and is not allowing for research to be conducted on the impact CSG projects have on groundwater and food security.

Knox has denied the moratorium on CSG exploration wanted by the government is necessary, saying the only way more information can be found is to conduct the drilling.

“In doing that we wouldn't go with the science,” he told ABC Radio.

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