NSW freezes coal seam gas licences

摘要

The New South Wales government has sanctioned a six-month freeze on processing new applications for coal seam gas (CSG) exploration licences in the Australian state. The move will allow the ruling Liberal-Nationals to undertake an audit of existing licences and pending applications before a new assessment process is introduced. Under the restructure, the government also announced costs for applying for licences would rise substantially from US $919.50 to $46,000.