Wednesday, March 7

CSG code 'fails to rule out fracking'


Last year's Stop Coal Seam Gas march on Sea Cliff Bridge


Opponents of coal seam gas mining have criticised new draft guidelines for the industry in NSW, saying they fail to address concerns about drinking water and the environment.

Released by the State Government yesterday, the draft code of practice sets minimum standards for the industry which Resources Minister Chris Hartcher described as ‘‘tough’’.

‘‘They will be difficult for the industry, but they will be manageable for the industry,’’ he said.
Tom Fontaine, director of Ormil Energy, a joint venture partner in a northern Illawarra coal seam gas project, welcomed the controls.

‘‘We believe we already exceed many of these guidelines, but think it’s important to have common sense guidelines like these for the industry,’’ he said.


Illawarra Mercury

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