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Metgasco set to recommence NSW drilling

The Government had until 22 May to lodge an appeal. The move leaves the Government open to paying millions of dollars in compensation to Metgasco, with both parties now set to engage in negotiations. Metgasco
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Victoria gas moratorium to remain until December 2015

The Victorian Government has asked the Environment and Planning Committee to conduct the inquiry into the exploration, extraction, production and rehabilitation for onshore unconventional gas. The latest
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Vic Gov’t unconventional gas submission questioned

A panel of representatives from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources fronted the inquiry today to answer questions
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Imbalanced gas debate takes centre stage at SEAAOC

The report, which rallied the resounding optimism for the NT during SEAAOC week, found that onshore shale and tight gas production could provide more than $22 billion in GSP between 2020 and 2040, and
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Territory students to reap onshore gas royalties

At day one of the 21st South East Asia, Australia Offshore Conference (SEAAOC), Mr Giles announced an ambitious policy to bolster the state’s education levels by funnelling government royalties from
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Vic unconventional gas needs capable regulation

The Victorian Auditor General’s (VAGO) assessment of onshore unconventional gas was released today and called for the moratorium to be upheld amid claims the existing regulatory system is incapable
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Santos eyes assets selloff

The Australian newspaper today reported that the company has placed its two-thirds share in the field on the market, with offers due in October. The remaining share of the Stag oil field is owned by Quadrant
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Vic gas moratorium hangs in the balance

The Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Onshore Unconventional Gas published its interim report this week, noting an unprecedented 1700 submissions from interested stakeholders. The committee, headed
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AGL rejects dam claims

AGL’s wholly-owned CSG Gloucester Gas Project is located in Gloucester Geological Basin in New South Wales and titled under Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 285. Sue Higginson, principal solicitor
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