Energy and resources Ministers from across Australia have agreed to develop a national harmonised framework for the coal seam gas (CSG) industry.
The agreement, announced on Friday by Federal Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson following the inaugural meeting of the Ministerial Standing Council on Energy and Resources (SCER) on Friday, will aim to address community concern around water management and monitoring, well integrity and aquifer protection, hydraulic fracturing and chemical use.
“By addressing these issues and publicly releasing the work program, we build further public confidence in the effectiveness of the regulation of the industry,” Mr Ferguson said in a statement.
“Coal seam gas has an important role to play in Australia's energy mix, and we must ensure appropriate regulation is in place as the industry expands.
“Extensive work has been done to strengthen regulatory arrangements around coal seam gas developments and today's agreement between the states and territories will build on these foundations.”
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