Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Unconventional Gas Development and Large Coal Mining Development
Fact sheet - Coal seam gas extraction and co-produced water
What is co-produced water?
Coal seam gas is a natural gas held in coal seams under pressure by groundwater. Coal seam gas wells release the gas by reducing the pressure through groundwater extraction. Extracted water and gas is diverted to...
IIESC Advice to decision maker on coal mining project - Washpool Mine Project (EPBC 2009/5240)
Disclaimer
The Interim Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Coal Mining ceased operating in November 2012 when the statutory Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development was established.