Geez... But the project’s scope has been drastically reduced since the environmental impact statement was submitted last year. Arrow said there will now be about 4000 wells, down from the initial 6625. [...] The FEED generally focuses on the technical requirements and the cost of the project, but Arrow would not comment on whether the development was for domestic supply or export. The project is expected to last 40 years and could also set the stage for another front in the environmental battle with the project area including the Homevale national park, which the company has stated it would avoid, and prime agricultural land. “Arrow has specifically committed to avoiding all disturbance within Homevale National Park. All project planning will be done in accordance with Arrow’s commitments, as well as any legislative obligations,’’ the company said. Its environmental impact statement, which is yet to be approved by the State Government, has also pointed to significant drawdowns in groundwater. ``The overall prediction is that a 5m drawdown in the deep target seams could be up to 11km from the CSG well,’’ the EIS said Read more: couriermail.au/business/arrow-energy-approved-to-develop-4000-coal-seam-gas-wells-in-bowen-basin-queensland/story-fnihsps3-1227051744374
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:07:43 +0000
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