Posted on December 10, 2014
A report on the Narrabri Gas Project released this week by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis is fundamentally flawed. The report claims that gas production from the proposed Project may have little or no influence in driving lower wholesale gas prices in NSW. The Narrabri Gas Project will deliver gas where market […]
Read MorePosted on November 26, 2014
Santos’ Vice President of Eastern Australia, James Baulderstone, today reiterated the commitment to the development of the Narrabri Gas Project, saying it remains the focus of our work in NSW. Mr Baulderstone announced a revision of gas reserves, but explained this will not impact Santos’ plans to provide a more secure energy supply for NSW, […]
Read MorePosted on November 24, 2014
Santos’ use of Caesium-137 (CS-137) in the Pilliga has been previously reported earlier this year. CS-137 is one of the most common radio isotopes used in industry, including in medical treatments and in the construction industry to gauge thickness and moisture of materials. It is often used in drilling operations both globally and in Australia. […]
Read MorePosted on November 6, 2014
A small group of protestors have gathered at a Santos work site in the Pilliga. One protestor has locked on to an excavator at the Dewhurst 30 lease pad location causing a minor interruption to work. Lease pad preparation at the Dewhurst 31 lease site is continuing without delay. The safety of the community and […]
Read MorePosted on October 13, 2014
You may have read in the media about the Australian National University’s decision to ban the university’s investment fund from holding shares in seven companies, including Santos. The decision was made after a consultant’s report questioned Santos’ environment and social responsibility. Santos Managing Director, David Knox acknowledges the issue of corporate responsibility is an important […]
Read MorePosted on October 1, 2014
The Chief Scientist’s final report into the coal seam gas industry has found that the industry is viable and that “CSG extraction and related technologies are mature and Australia is well equipped to manage their application”.
The report reiterates the findings of the Chief Scientist’s initial report of July 2013, that a properly regulated and monitored industry working to a high industry standard has a place in Australia’s energy mix. This is particularly important to ensure affordable energy for households and industry.
Read MorePosted on August 19, 2014
Santos has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a new robust framework, which will make all water users’ monitoring data publicly available. Energy NSW General Manager, Peter Mitchley said the collation of water data from all industries across NSW will allow for a much greater understanding of the state’s water resources. “Co-ordinating all water quality […]
Read MorePosted on July 31, 2014
Santos has commenced preparations to transfer water contained in Tintsfield Pond #2 to our state of the art facility at Leewood. Santos was able to commence the work after approval from the PAC – which was sought in November last year – was granted this month. The EPA has this week issued a notice requiring […]
Read MorePosted on July 23, 2014
Santos welcomes the independent Planning Assessment Commission’s rigorous assessment and subsequent approval of our applications to continue with our exploration program in and around the Pilliga. The PAC’s decision regarding the Bibblewindi and Dewhurst applications is consistent with the Department of Planning’s detailed assessment of the applications, concluding that any potential impacts can be managed. […]
Read MorePosted on June 5, 2014
Santos is nearing completion of extensive work on decommissioning and upgrading water storage facilities constructed by a previous operator in and around the Pilliga in north west NSW. As part of that process, water monitoring bores have identified elevated salinity and naturally occurring heavy metals – as is typical for the surrounding soil – underneath […]
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