Member Info for Origin789

LTG helped 1769 people to express their objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted by Origin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory. They prompted key concerns with the plan as outlined below. It is the usual LTG rubbish & shouldnt take long to dismiss. FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health... Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available. OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxic flowback fluid. This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties.. Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to birdlife that visit... WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin are planning open dams.... TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operators about the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstream from their fracking exploration activities. Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site... BUSHFIRE RISKS & TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS This area is sensitive to bushfires... Blaa, blaa, blaaa, what a load of tossh!!

Thanks for the post, I believe the negativity is born from frustration and is in this case very understandable. Many, like yourself, have endured years of setbacks and prevention of progress, much of this has been out of our control. We are all here as we believe that exploration will, eventually, be very successful. After enduring the lengthy moratorium, and subsequent delays, we know that the clock is ticking, and a start needs to be made very soon.. Unfortunately it's out of our hands, I really hope that Gunner is piling on the pressure to ensure that drilling action can begin soon.

It's good to have some negativity and Bigones certainly does his bit in bringing this to this board.. the pantomime villain of the chat room.

https://amp.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/appea-says-after-three-years-lost-now-time-to-get-on-with-it/news-story/3db54735b566469b88a6011ba24b9d0e APPEA says after three years lost now time to get on with it GARY SHIPWAYNT NEWS JUNE 13, 2019 The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association says that after almost three years of activity lost to the Gunner Government’s moratorium and its resolution, the industry hopes to start exploration in the Northern Territory as soon as possible. Matthew Doman wants to move forward with exploration APPEA external affairs director Matthew Doman said the priority now was to move forward with gas exploration that will benefit the Territory and provide jobs and investment. The Government yesterday announced it had finalised its code of practice for frackers, meaning exploration could begin almost immediately. The code is a critical component of implementing the recommendations of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory, and addresses the recommendations of the inquiry which were required for exploration to recommence. The codes were developed by a technical working group including the Government’s regulatory inspectors and engineers working closely with CSIRO scientific staff. “The codes now represent some of the most comprehensive and rigorous regulations in the world,” Mr Doman said. “They set enforceable standards for a range of activities including well operations, surface activities, and water management. “Further exploration and potential development of the NT’s onshore oil and gas resources, including those contained in shale and tight formations, will improve the Northern Territory’s long-term energy security, provide a reliable gas feedstock for new industrial development. “After almost three years of activity lost to the moratorium and its resolution, the industry hopes to start exploration as soon as possible.” Environment Minister Eva Lawler Environment Minister Eva Lawler said onshore gas exploration was expected to begin in the Territory within days after the NT Government signed off on environmental management plans for Santos and Origin. Ms Lawler said the Government has signed off on two Environmental Management Plans from Santos for a well site in Tanumbirini and Origin Energy for a site in Kyalla last Thursday. “Two of those plans are specifically around civils and allow those companies onto the Beetaloo to start the work for exploration,” Ms Lawler said. Department of Environment and Natural Resources executive director Chris Shaw said they were due to start the work there in the coming days, if not weeks.

https://www.lockthegate.org.au/territorians_urged_to_have_their_say_before_frack_maps_become_reality Published: June 14, 2019 Territorians are being urged to defend their water and reject the NT Government’s planned no-go zone fracking maps, which place communities, high-value farmland and important cultural and ecological sites at risk. The public has one week left to comment on the mapping which, if adopted and enshrined in legislation in its current form, would jeopardise drinking water for towns like Alice Springs, impact important cultural sites, and damage world-renowned wetlands. Worryingly, the government appears to have already approved some areas of the NT for fracking despite the ongoing public consultation period. This week, the government approved Origin Energy's environmental management plan for civil engineering works to resume on its Kyalla test well on the Hayfield Shenandoah Station near Daly Waters, and gave Santos the go ahead to undertake civil engineering works and seismic testing on Tanumbirini Station north of Elliott. Regional baseline water and biodiversity studies the Pepper inquiry ordered are also not yet complete. “Fifty-one per cent of the Northern Territory is still not protected from invasive fracking, including key catchment areas, high-value agricultural land, and town water supplies,” Mr Sawyer said..... “Important sites of cultural and ecological significance like Lake Woods, a critical breeding site for dozens of threatened bird species including the Gouldian Finch, and the recharge zones of Mataranka thermal springs are also in danger according to the government’s plans. “Companies like Origin Energy and Santos are planning to start fracking as early as next month, but the government’s mapping leaves critical farming, fishing, tourism areas and natural and cultural assets under threat of gasfield development.”... “We are urging all Territorians, and all those who love the Territory, to let the NT Government know their no-go zones do not go far enough to protect the NT.” “The no go zone is not very big around our water area in Tennant Creek. The bore is very close to the permissible fracking zones,” he said.... “We are also coming off one of our hottest summers on record, and encouraging industrial development that will increase global warming is not something that we should be doing.”

Well researched guys, though this is definitely a sign that we all appear to be going round the twist.. I think by the time we reach the Payday, we will all have been well and truly committed or institutionalised...

I think Newty or WW discussed the merits of open tanks a while ago, generally the open tanks would allow for evaporation of the water, thus reducing the volume of liquid required to be removed, and therefore reducing amount of lorries needed to do this work. I guess that Gunner agreed to implement the whole of Peppers 135 recommendations in full, and this was one of these recommendations that overrides common sense. Not sure what the cost of this will be, but it will be more expensive for sure.

Whoooooo!! Up and Running soon, time to buy some more!

The event was put on to facilitate introductions between the NT business sector and Origin’s principal drilling and completions contractors, who have recently been awarded the specialised scopes of work for Origin’s upcoming work program. The message Origin conveyed was about the opportunity this presents for the Northern Territory. The response and support from the business community was strong – the full house was proof of that and the message from our business community was “bring it on … the sooner the better.” TOP STORIES EXECUTIVES may face sack for pay freeze refusal In addition to Origin, representatives from several of its principal or tier 1 contractors – Schlumberger, Halliburton, Firetail, MPC Kinetic; Baker Hughes, Weatherford, Toll, SGS, OICS – spoke about the work they will be doing over the next two years. Importantly they outlined what they are looking for locally to help achieve that. This covered a broad range of opportunities from specialist drilling services and equipment supply to logistics, transport, operations and maintenance, catering and ancillary services. Origin’s Corporate Affairs Manager for Northern Australia, Stephanie Stonier, described the afternoon as being like a ‘first date’ which broke the ice. “In many ways, this is very much the ‘first date’ in what we hope will be a long-term connection between local business and our industry,” Ms Stonier said. “The response was massive. “The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive and clearly shows there is keen interest and support for what our industry can offer. DON’T miss out: Amazing headphones offer for NT News subscribers “Origin wants to ensure opportunities for Territorians are created through our approach to employment and procurement as our exploration project progresses “We’re very much looking forward to restarting work in our Beetaloo permits, proving the resource we think may be there. “If it is it could be a game changer for the Northern Territory with sustained jobs and benefits for the broader economy.”

https://amp.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/origin-energy-details-its-exploration-program-nt-business-cant-wait-for-onshore-gas/news-story/052a81eca6e650325bae88ccb2c325e0 NT business can’t wait for onshore gas GARY SHIPWAYNT NEWS JUNE 12, 2019 IF EVER the Northern Territory Government needed a clear picture of just how Darwin business rates the importance to the Territory economy of a major onshore gas industry it was made clear last week. More than 150 people from around 100 business organisations and groups took valuable work time off to listen to Origin Energy detail its exploration program in the Beetaloo Basin.

Come and listen to my story about a man named Phil, a poor Irishman, barely kept his family full. And then one day he was shootin at some food, and up through the ground come a bubblin crude. Oil that is, black gold, Northern Tea. Well the first thing you know ol Phil's a millionaire, the kinfolk said "Phil move away from there", said "Beetalooey is the place you ought to be", so they loaded up the truck and they moved to Northern T.... Apologies! source: https://www.lyricsondemand.com/tvthemes/beverlyhillbillieslyrics.html

Environment Management Plan (EMP) approval process 1. EMP lodged with the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources 2. Publication of EMP for drilling of petroleum wells or hydraulic fracturing for public comment (28 days) 3. NT EPA with two new expert members, assess EMP and any public comments received, to determine if assessment required against the Environmental Assessment Act 1982 and if not, whether the EMP meets the requirements of the Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016 4. NT EPA provide advice to Minister for Environment and Natural Resources on assessment of EMP 5. Minister for Environment and Natural Resources makes decision on EMP taking into account existing and new requirements: NT EPA advice, public comments, Code of Practice compliance Extract from Regulatory Booklet 'Preparing for Exploration' from hydraulicfracturing.nt.gov.au

There are going to be quite a few people in very high places that will look very stupid if regulations and red tape are not sorted out for drilling to start very soon. I imagine that the pressure from above will make things happen, soon.

Thank you for the reply, we have to believe that positive results / news will prove good in the long run, even if it doesn't get reflected in the share price when it happens. There was a glitch in the site a couple of days ago, you could try copying and pasting this link into Google and you shouldn't need to log in: http://m.lse.co.uk/markets/shareprice/chat.asp?share=FOG

If you post the link into outline.com then you will access the full article, but nothing much more to read than all ready posted.I would hope the 1.2 Billion is overly conservative. Like Otd2000, I'm slightly sceptical about drilling the Kyalla, I guess it's going to bring us new highs... or new lows.. I wonder if results from Santos will affect Falcons SP, could be a very good time to buy in if things look good?

Guess I had to happen sometime..

wary.. of getting caught with pants down..

Youve done ok, sub 21 and made cash on the way, fair play. The June start is looking tight, but we will see what happens with Santos and we're not too far behind. I would be way of getting caught with pants down as start date nears.. gotta be in it to win it!

China to increase tariffs on US LNG to 25% Ongoing trade war continues to create hesitancy for Chinese buyers looking to sign new long term deals. China has said it will assess a 25% tariff on US LNG imports from the 1 June, from the current rate of 10%. https://www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/1780738/china-to-increase-tariffs-on-us-lng-to-25-percent

I wish I had a few pennies spare, but I've all ready filled my boots at higher prices and probably over exposed all ready. As Newtys addage goes, you can always buy Falcon cheaper. Let hope we won't be saying that for much longer!