A new code of practice has been unveiled in Queensland to guarantee the environment is protected from coal seam gas (CSG) wells, and to improve worker safety.
The new rules will apply from the design and construction phase, through the working life of the wells, to their eventual abandonment and sealing.
As well as more detailed rules and guidelines for worker safety, Mines Minister Stirling Hinchliffe says the code will cover all aspects of the construction and management of CSG wells drilled from January.
"It will ensure drilling activities are carried out in a consistent manner and that the life of a well is managed effectively from start to finish through appropriate design and construction techniques," Mr Hinchliffe said.
Sydney Morning Herald
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