Posted on October 22, 2014
Santos is proudly supporting Narrabri’s annual Christmas promotion. This year’s theme is “Keep it bright. Keep it local” encouraging people in the region to spend locally. Santos is providing two weekly $100 prizes for lucky shoppers. Santos is committed to benefitting local towns and regions where it operates and has strong relationships with many businesses […]
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 13, 2014
Members of the Gunnedah Rotary Club toured Santos operations in and around the Pilliga on Monday. The group of 17 started their tour at the Leewood facility, south of Narrabri, where they viewed the newly completed double-lined storage ponds.
Read MorePosted on October 9, 2014
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Bill Collins addressed a meeting in Narrabri to explain the science of extracting natural gas from coal seams and answer questions from the audience according to Narrabri’s Courier newspaper. Farmer, business leaders and others from the Narrabri community heard that mining “has so far had a very small impact on […]
Read MorePosted on October 2, 2014
The Courier in Narrabri reports that momentum is builders for a new pro-CSG group.
Read MorePosted on October 2, 2014
Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane, has reported that ‘risks and challenges’ associated with the coal seam gas industry can ‘in general’ be managed. Prof O’Kane had been commissioned by the former NSW premier Mr O’Farrell to carry out a review of the industry in the light of ‘community concerns.’ Prof O’Kane’s review, compiled after […]
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 September 28, 2014
Nominations are now open for the NSW/ACT Young Achievers Awards, which celebrate the positive achievements of Australians aged between 12 and 28 years old. The awards include a variety of categories including Community Service, Science Leadership and Environment and Sustainability, as well as Indigenous Achievement, which this year, is sponsored by Santos. If you know a remarkable young person, nominate them before December 4th.
Read MorePosted on September 28, 2014
Nominations are now open for the NSW/ACT Young Achievers Awards, which celebrate the positive achievements of Australians aged between 12 and 28 years old. The awards include a variety of categories including Community Service, Science Leadership and Environment and Sustainability, as well as Indigenous Achievement, which this year, is sponsored by Santos. If you know a remarkable young person, nominate them before December 4th.
Read MorePosted on September 26, 2014
Santos holds monthly site tours of our operations in and around the Pilliga, which are open to all members of the community. The Courier recently came along on one of our tours.
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