❓ Question on Notice regarding the Premier's support for unconventional gas extraction methods (UCG, CBM/CSG, shale gas, coal gas) and hydraulic fracturing in WA, and whether companies involved in these activities should receive funding from the Exploration Incentive Scheme.
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I refer to question on notice No. 3847 to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development answered on 29 June 2011, and ask -
(1) Does the Premier support the development in Western Australia of -
(a) underground coal gasification (UCG);
(b) the extraction of coalbed methane (CBM) (known as coal seam gas (CSG) in Australia);
(c) the development of shale gas reserves; and
(d) the development of coal gas (also town gas and illumination gas)?
(2) Does the Premier support the use of hydraulic fracturing or hydrofracking for the recovery of oil and natural gas in Western Australia?
(3) If no to (1) and/or (2), will the Premier seek to advise exploration companies of his position?
(4) Is the Premier aware that Green Rock Energy and Backreef Oil had applied for and secured funds from the second round of the co-funded drilling program of the State Government's Royalties for Regions-funded $80 million Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS)?
(5) Given Green Rock Energy and Backreef Oil’s stated objectives, does the Premier support them securing funds from the EIS?
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(1) Does the Premier support the development in Western Australia of -
(a) underground coal gasification (UCG);
(b) the extraction of coalbed methane (CBM) (known as coal seam gas (CSG) in Australia);
(c) the development of shale gas reserves; and
(d) the development of coal gas (also town gas and illumination gas)?
(2) Does the Premier support the use of hydraulic fracturing or hydrofracking for the recovery of oil and natural gas in Western Australia?
(3) If no to (1) and/or (2), will the Premier seek to advise exploration companies of his position?
(4) Is the Premier aware that Green Rock Energy and Backreef Oil had applied for and secured funds from the second round of the co-funded drilling program of the State Government's Royalties for Regions-funded $80 million Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS)?
(5) Given Green Rock Energy and Backreef Oil’s stated objectives, does the Premier support them securing funds from the EIS?
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