Sunday 7 August 2011

Free EDO seminar on gas exploration and production, 6-8pm 11 August 2011 at Casino RSM Club



FREE EDO Northern Rivers Seminar: Gas exploration and production

Three companies are currently exploring for coal seam and conventional gas in the Clarence Moreton Basin , which covers much of the Northern Rivers. Metgasco Limited already has approval for a gas-fired power station near Casino and is currently seeking planning approval for a gas pipeline from Casino over the Border Ranges to Ipswich . Red Sky Energy also recently announced coal seam and conventional gas discoveries between Casino and Grafton, and is intending to seek approval for a small power station in the area.
Various environmental and legal concerns have been raised about gas exploration and production by affected communities. EDO Northern Rivers is holding a public seminar to provide information about what is happening in the region; discuss the potential environmental impacts; explain the approval processes involved; and inform the community about their legal rights. Speakers will be from the EDO , Metgasco and the National Toxics Network.
Where : Casino RSM Club, 162 Canterbury St
When : 6-8 pm Thursday 11 August 2011
No need to book .
For more information, please contact Mark Byrne, EDO Northern Rivers Education Officer, (02) 6621 1113 or email.

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