Gas Companies Fight Back

COAL seam gas (CSG) companies are fighting back against a rising tide of vocal community opposition to exploration and development with a major public relations campaign.

Rick Wilkinson, chief operating officer of the Australian Petroleum and Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), which represents the industry, said the “apolitical” television and print campaign would show how CSG provided opportunities for regional communities.

“Our strong community feedback is that people want CSG and they’re increasingly frustrated that until now, the loudest voices in Australia’s energy debate have largely been alarmist and their claims unsubstantiated,” Mr Wilkinson said.     Read More

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