THE Queensland Government has proposed new rules to govern the management of water and brine produced from the coal seam gas industry.
The changes will deliver improved environmental outcomes and economic benefits for industry and landholders.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps introduced proposed amendments to the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 in State Parliament today relating to CSG water and brine, registration of pipeline easements, and incidental activities across tenure associated with CSG-LNG projects.
"The safe storage and treatment of water and brine produced by CSG activities is a priority issue for landholders and industry," Mr Cripps said.
"Currently, CSG companies store untreated water and brine in containment ponds on each petroleum lease and treat it through infrastructure built on site. It is inefficient and costly.
The Observer
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