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Report: Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Coal Seam Gas Production in Australia

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:40:45 +1100

The purpose of this report is to examine what is known about fugitive emissions from coal seam gas (CSG) and to identify the main knowledge gaps.

CSIRO expertise creates autonomous downhole robot

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:55:58 +1100

Downhole robots are not a new development within the petroleum industry, but CSIRO ingenuity has developed an autonomous downhole device which gives producers added flexibility in addition to reduced production costs.

Fugitive emissions from coal seam gas

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:36:00 +1100

Coal seam gas (CSG) is a rapidly expanding industry in Australia but at present there is very little measurement based information available regarding fugitive emissions from the CSG production process.

National Geosequestration Laboratory (NGL)

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:58:00 +1000

The NGL is a world-class research and development facility established to advance carbon storage technologies that play a crucial role in achieving a low-emission economy for Australia.

Australia's shale gas potential

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:47:00 +1000

Shale gas has the potential to change the global energy market. Already, it has transformed the USA energy sector, positioning the USA as a potential net exporter rather than importer. Worldwide interest in shale gas has increased, and large shale gas reserves have since been identified in countries in Europe and Asia, as well as Australia.

VAMCAT generating energy from waste mine drainage gas

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:47:00 +1000

The Ventilation Air Methane Catalytic Turbine (VAMCAT) technology utilises methane from mine drainage gases to produce electricity turning the once hazardous waste product into power that can be used to power operations at the mine.

Minimising environmental impact

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:52:00 +1000

CSIRO is developing technologies and solutions to reduce the environmental impact in both underground and open cut mines.

Improved recovery and safety

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:51:00 +1000

CSIRO is delivering research and development critical to maintaining the high levels of efficient, safe and environmentally responsible coal production in Australia.

Enhanced coal processing

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:43:00 +1000

CSIRO is working to improve the quality and competitiveness of Australian coal in international markets.

Advanced coal mining technologies

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:41:00 +1000

CSIRO is developing advanced automation technologies that have the potential to change the way the mining and mining services sector operate.

APP post-combustion capture research advances

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:15:00 +1000

CSIRO, with funding from the Australian Government through the Asia-Pacific Partnership (APP) Program on Clean Energy and Climate, has completed a four-year, multidisciplinary research effort assessing the role post-combustion carbon capture (PCC) may contribute to a low emission coal future for Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

CSIRO Geothermal Project

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:16:00 +1000

CSIRO is developing one of Australia’s largest geothermal exploration sites at the Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC) in Kensington, Perth.

EnergySavers info for convenors

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:14:00 +1100

CSIRO EnergySavers is a pilot program aiming to help households in Brisbane and Melbourne that are feeling the pressure of rising energy prices. Read more information about being a CSIRO EnergySavers convenor.

EnergySavers info for participants

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:14:00 +1100

Saving energy with heating, cooling and lighting

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:08:00 +1100

Small changes to the way you heat, cool and light your home will save energy and reduce your power bills.

Saving energy in your living areas

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:51:44 +1100

There are many ways that you can save energy in the areas that you live in. In your living spaces you use televisions and computers and the way you use them can contribute to your energy bill.

Saving energy in your kitchen

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:51:00 +1100

Save energy in the kitchen with simple changes.

Find the right appliance for you

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:30:24 +1100

We give you the low down on the right appliance for your home. Find out the cost of running and star ratings.

Saving energy in your bathroom and laundry

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:30:00 +1100

Small changes in the bathroom and laundry will save energy and reduce your power bills.

Saving energy with CSIRO

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Saving energy is up to you! Reduce your power bills and save money by joining our programs OR buy the 'CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook'.

CSIRO EnergySavers

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:17:00 +1100

CSIRO is running a free community group in Brisbane and Melbourne where participants are learning how to save energy and reduce your power bills with expert information.

What is coal seam gas?

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Coal seam gas is a form of natural gas of which Australia has relatively large supplies.

Q&A: organic photovoltaic printable plastic solar cells

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Flexible, large area, cost-effective, reel-to-reel printable plastic solar cells: your questions answered.

Automatic fault detection and diagnosis

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers are developing new ways to automatically detect faults in building heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems to improve energy efficiency and save maintenance and running costs.

Plugging in: assessment of Electric Vehicles and the Grid

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's Electric Driveway project is undertaking the first comprehensive assessment of the potential for widespread electric vehicle use under Australian conditions.

Ms Estelle Gaillard: understanding societal responses to global environmental changes

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Ms Estelle Gaillard's focus is on the social dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation, working on projects including the Zero Emission Home and Adaptive Primary Industries, Enterprises and Communities.

Home Energy Project

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Home Energy Project will help the participants save money on their power bills by understanding how their home uses energy.

Australia's largest solar thermal research hub

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The first of its kind in Australia, this large-scale demonstration site will be an international hub for researching and commercialising concentrated solar energy technologies.

Contributions to the 2011 Garnaut Climate Change Review Update

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers contributed the following reports to Garnaut Climate Change Review Update for Paper 7: Low emissions technology and the innovation challenge.

Understanding what drives the cost of new electricity generation