The new standards, which follow growing concerns about the impact of CSG on agriculture and criticism about the issuing of some CSG permits, are designed to ensure “the highest environmental and safety standards of coal seam gas wells over their lifetime and beyond” the Queensland government says.
The new code sets out acceptable standards required to ensure long-term well integrity, containment of gas and protection of groundwater resources.
Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining Stirling Hinchliffe says that the code “sends a positive message to industry and gas communities in Queensland”.
“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” he said.
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