Canberra approves coalseam LNG projects

摘要

The Australian federal government October 22 gave its approval for the construction of two coalseam gas-based LNG projects at Gladstone in the eastern state of Queensland, paving the way for proponents BG Group and Santos to make final investment decisions on the multibillion-dollar investments before end-2010. "After rigorous assessments that included public consultation and the advice of experts, I consider that these projects can go ahead without unacceptable impacts on matters protected under national environment law," Australian environment minister Tony Bourke said in a statement.