Australia is one of the world’s biggest gas exporters. Its natural gas supplies are abundant – and many of these gas supplies are yet to be tapped into.
Reaching these gas reserves often involves a process known as hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as ‘fracking’), which involves penetrating the earth to access shale rock. There are many fracking companies across Australia that specialise in this process.
Fracking is a controversial means of accessing energy and there have been bans in several countries, including within Australian states such as the Northern Territory and Western Australia. In the last couple of decades, Australian fracking companies have taken more rigorous measures to reduce the negative impact of this process such as minimising water usage and reducing waste. This has led to the reintroduction of fracking in NT, while Western Australia has also green-lighted fracking in certain areas. There is still some opposition across Australia, but many would agree that fracking is now a much cleaner and safer process.
In the next couple of decades, fracking will play a large part in Australia’s energy production. The continuation of fracking is currently essential for the Australian economy and its growth will likely create more jobs. Advancements in technology may meanwhile enable fracking to be an even cleaner and safer process.
Reaching these gas reserves often involves a process known as hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as ‘fracking’), which involves penetrating the earth to access shale rock. There are many fracking companies across Australia that specialise in this process.
Fracking is a controversial means of accessing energy and there have been bans in several countries, including within Australian states such as the Northern Territory and Western Australia. In the last couple of decades, Australian fracking companies have taken more rigorous measures to reduce the negative impact of this process such as minimising water usage and reducing waste. This has led to the reintroduction of fracking in NT, while Western Australia has also green-lighted fracking in certain areas. There is still some opposition across Australia, but many would agree that fracking is now a much cleaner and safer process.
In the next couple of decades, fracking will play a large part in Australia’s energy production. The continuation of fracking is currently essential for the Australian economy and its growth will likely create more jobs. Advancements in technology may meanwhile enable fracking to be an even cleaner and safer process.
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