Coal Seam Gas Exploration And Development

It implies that it is possible to make coal a fuel source that is free of (or very low in) carbon dioxide emissions and other pollutant emissions. Some of the techniques that would be used to accomplish this include chemically washing minerals and impurities from the coal, gasification (see also IGCC), treating the flue gases with steam to remove sulfur dioxide, carbon capture and storage technologies to capture the carbon dioxide from the flue gas and dewatering lower rank coals (brown coals) to improve the calorific value, and thus the efficiency of the conversion into electricity.

Environmentalists raised concerns over emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) that poses significant threat to the world heritage site is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions emit from burning of coal that produced from Adani mining company. The concerns were happened when minister of environment of federation, Mr. Greg Hunt approved on the coalmine investment to Indian mining company that worth 16.5 billion dollar. Queensland premier and Adani company claimed that the investment of coalmine would create 10,000 jobs for local residents and inject 22 billion dollar for the Queensland state’s economy.

A concern raised by a group of environmentalists over a threat to the Great Barrier Reef is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that emit from the burning of coal. The federation government environment minister, Mr. Greg Hunt approved a 16.5 billion dollar project to Indian mining company so called Adani mining company. According to Queensland premier and the Adani mining company, claimed that the investment of coal mine extraction would create 10,000 jobs for local residents and inject 22 billion dollars for the Queensland state’s economy.

It is possible for CSG production to go ahead in these areas with the written consent of the owner and, in the case of a dwelling house, with the written consent of the occupier as well .

Coal seam gas (CSG) is mostly composed of methane and is typically attached to coal underground. This gas is released when pressure on the coal seam is reduced by removing water from the seams (Queensland Government, 2014 ). In order to obtain the gas, wells are drilled into the coal seams, bringing water from the coal seams to the surface. This process reduces pressure and allows the gas to be released (Queensland Government, 2014 ). CSG is an important energy resource in Queensland and production of this gas takes up an ever-increasing proportion of Queensland gas use.

Coal power is the cheapest fuel to power the ever growing population with Australian mining industry still putting in billions of dollars into a vast amount of coal projects never the less coal power is a fossil fuel, a fuel which takes hundreds of year to form so the future of coal is undetermined. Coal is a reliable power source but one of the many concern with coal is the mining process used to remove it from the ground. Ecological effects are developing worries for the industry, with the carbon emissions possibly contributing to global warming.

In 2014, mining contributed $54 billion to Canada’ gross domestic product. The mining industry has thrived on the concept of globalization. It has been reported that 75% of the world’s mining companies are headquartered in Canada (Dean, 2013) and many have expanded to other countries. Mining is notoriously known for acid mine draining; the pollutant that occurs when water flows through a sulfur-exposed material. Not only is treatment for acid mine drainage expensive, causing taxpayers millions of dollars to clean it; it also contaminates drinking water, kills wildlife, and destroys infrastructure. The Telkwa Coal Mine in Smithers, British Columbia, is especially known for its role in damaging one of the town’s biggest industries; fishing. The coal mine is located near the Skeena River; a river filled with fish. In 1997, the Skeena fishery reported a 12% decrease in salmon population (Zilker, 1998) due to the acid drainage material released by the Telkwa Coal Mine. This was a significant hit considering the Skeena fishery was one of the provinces’ most important sources of income (Zilker, 1998). Due to action taken by protesters, however; mining companies are faced with strict regulations by Environment Canada (Souza, 2013), and the effect of acid mine drainage has lessened over the years. However, bit by bit, globalization is continuously destroying Canada’s environment and negatively

At the turn of the Industrial Revolution the push for coal brought a sense of hope and prosperity that allowed the world and modern civilization to become the wonder it is today. However, that same thing that once brought hope to the common people of the world is now being seen for the dirty, destructive force that it truly can be. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference is evidence that the protection and preservation of the earth is on the mind of world leaders. A documentary from the Center for Investigative Reporting, entitled Dirty Business, brings interesting insight on the world of the coal industry. Director Alex Gibney uncovers the hidden secrets that the general public is not aware of and creates a sense of urgency to take

Natural gas is a pillar in Canada’s energy resources landscape. Industry reports (IBISWorld) indicate that the oil and gas industries (e.g., gas extraction, gas field services, natural gas distribution) in Canada are expected to generate revenues of over $56.4bn in 2015. The Canadian Energy Research Institute projects Western Canada’s natural gas sector to add $2.3tn to Canada’s GDP between 2015 and 2035. While, sales are projected to generate $1.4tn in sales and $400bn in taxes, as well as attract over $450bn in capital investments over the next 20 years. Currently, it is estimated that shale gas contributes to 15% of Canada’s natural gas production and is growing. The National Energy Board estimates this to be 28% by 2035.

This paper presents an initial argument regarding the presently booming economy of shale gas extraction within the United Kingdom. The extraction of shale gas, as it has been in the United States, has not been without its due challenges. Hence, it is imperative to consider the views of the government regarding this arising economy change. Moreover, in this paper, the regulatory framework present to maintain and control the extraction of shale gas and all of its supplementary practices has been presented in this paper. A qualitative methodology of examination has been suggested for the evaluation of the research questions presented and it is recommended that such an examination is likely to add to the knowledge of the policymakers and the investors. The study concludes with pointing out the implications for the aforementioned stakeholders.

The purpose of this investigation is to determine the following question; “What have we learned about the mining for copper that could minimise environment impacts of mining in the future?” Copper is a metal used for jewellery, copper wiring, electrical motors, engines, but mainly used in electrical generators and powers. This is because copper has a high thermal and electrical conductivity. Hence, copper is essential in today’s society. The mining for copper in Queenstown, Tasmania was founded in 1883, but first started in 1896.

A price on carbon, has been a key element in BHP Billiton’s scenario planning analysis since 2004. BHP Billiton has committed to the advocacy for a carbon pricing in Australia which will encourage the acceleration of low emission technology innovation. Looming predictions of gas shortages in the years to come have developed unrest amongst federal and state governments in Australia. As a result of the unstable market and rising gas prices not many business seekers are willing to enter the market or compete.

More countries in the world extract the methane from coal beds and today it is established in a number of countries throughout the world, including the USA, Australia, China, India and Canada. The advantage of the coal is almost pure carbon and its reservoir character is fundamentally different to conventional gas plays.

Coal, a mineral I have discussed previously, is necessary to our everyday lives. Coal is an incredible source of energy; it heats our houses and buildings, and also fuels stoves. You may often wonder where this extremely useful mineral comes from. Coal does not just appear; it needs to be mined through a process which results in our being able to utilize it. Coal mining is fairly inexpensive, is carried out on a large scale and can be mined in either underground or surface mines.

The mining industry has seen an explosive growth from the past few decades. It has played an important role in economic growth, infrastructure development and a raise in the living standard of the whole world. According to the Australian National Accounting System, the mining sector has made contributions of 9.8% GDP growth to the Australian economy between 2008 to 2009 (Australia Bureau of Statistics, 2012). However, the mining industry has caused many environmental issues such as adverse effect to air, land and water quality and continues to affect global environment as a whole. According to the World Health Organization, it evaluated that 25% of worldwide death are directly associated with environmental pollution (Blacksmith Institute, n.d). This essay will outline the environmental issue raised by the mining industry with pinpoint focus on the effects to air, water and land. It will also provide strategies for mining companies to improve the environmental conditions.