Gas Resources

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Explanatory notes

Gas is an important energy resource for Queensland, which plays an increasingly significant role as a fuel source for electricity generation, industrial processes, business and residential consumers.

The term "gas" usually encompasses:

Two types of related, naturally occurring gases (natural gas and coal seam methane), both of which contain mainly methane (CH₄ ). Both of these gases are found in Queensland in commercial quantities;
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is one of the petroleum products produced in the oil refining process. Queensland does not have significant oil reserves. (Queensland Office of Energy)

In the Bowen Basin, natural gas is produced in the North Denison Trough, north of Rolleston. Coal seam gas is produced at Moura and Moranbah, but extensive reserves await development.

Coal Seam Gas Overview - Department of Natural Resources & Mines

Fact Sheet - what coal seam gas is and how it is produced - Department of Natural Resources & Mines

Fact Sheet - Overview of exploration and production in Queensland - Department of Natural Resources & Mines

Gas - Queensland Office of Energy

The Queensland 13% Gas Scheme - Queensland Office of Energy

Gas in Queensland - The Australian Gas Association

Fact Sheet - Coal Seam Gas in Queensland - OCA

Coal Seam Gas - Origin Energy