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Oil and gas fields in Queensland interactive Google mapThis is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of oil, gas and coal seam gas fields in Queensland. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of resource. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the location and operator of the field.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle fact sheetFind out how emissions from coal-burning can be reduced by turning the coal into syngas. This is a fact sheet describing methods of coal gasification, and how the resulting syngas can drive a combined cycle power generator. It lists the advantages of the technology, including low emissions and increased efficiency as well as the disadvantages. |
Carbon Capture and Storage fact sheetFind out how carbon dioxide can be stored deep in the earth. This fact sheet provides information on carbon capture and storage, also known as carbon sequestration. It includes an outline of how carbon is captured and separated, and describes how carbon dioxide is stored in geologic formations. Two diagrams illustrate the process of carbon storage. |
Gas Fired Power fact sheetFind out how gas fired power stations work. This fact sheet describes the generation of electricity in gas fired power stations, which typically produces 50% less carbon dioxide than conventional coal fired power plants. Information is provided about the Daandine power station located west of Brisbane, which uses coal seam gas to fuel engines to produce electricity. Images of the Oakey power station are also included. |
Liquefied Natural Gas fact sheetFind out what LNG is and how it is produced and used. This is an information sheet describing the characteristics of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as well as how LNG is processed, stored, transported and used. It includes an image of a LNG tanker. |
Coal Seam Gas fact sheetCoal Seam Gas (CSG) is typically around 97% pure methane which is a gas formed millions of years ago as part of the burial of peat to form coal. CSG can be captured for use as an energy source for power generation or it can be processed into liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export and use worldwide. |
Energy PowerPointCompare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. This is a PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying teacher notes, which outlines the characteristics of a range of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. It describes the positives and negatives of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, and non-renewable energy sources, such as coal. |
Low Emission Energy Technologies - An Introduction (based on year 10 guidelines)This is a teaching unit, designed for Year 10, aimed at engaging students in investigations about low emission energy sources. A unit outline, teacher guidelines, student activity and an assessment task are provided. |
Underground Coal Gasification fact sheetUnderground Coal Gasification (UCG) is the process of gasifying coal in situ, that is, where it is lying under the surface, so that it can be used as a fuel or chemical feedstock. This fact sheet explores a number of elements of the UCG process including technology and environmental management. |
Matthew Forrest - VodcastA general introduction to the 'Powering the Future' forum conducted April 12, 2010 at the Brisbane PowerHouse. Matthew discusses the role of gas (and LNG) in the overall energy mix, the role of gas in reducing carbon intensity, structure of gas-fired electricity turbines and a brief overview of some renewable technologies. |