Australian companies Bridgeport Energy and Metgasco have accepted Queensland Government offers to explore for petroleum and gas in the Cooper Basin.
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NSW Government buys back Metgasco licenses
Communities in the Northern Rivers are celebrating Metgasco’s acceptance of the NSW government’s offer to buy back CSG licenses
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NSW government to pay damages to Metgasco
Metgasco have announced they will seek damages from the NSW Government over the suspension of drilling approvals in May 2015.
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Metgasco seeks compo from NSW government
The NSW Supreme Court has ruled to allow Metgasgo to drill at Bentley, overturning a state government decision which banned the company from drilling in the face of large protests.
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Metgasco “very disappointed” as gas drilling licence remains on hold
Metgasco’s drilling permit near Lismore in New South Wales will remain suspended after a review by the Office of Coal Seam Gas found the company had failed in aspects of its Activity Approval.
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Metgasco delays plans to sue NSW government over gas drilling suspension
Metgasco has deferred plans to sue the NSW government over the suspension of its gas drilling licence after doing a deal with the Office of Coal Seam Gas.
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Metgasco takes NSW government to court over gas drilling suspension
Gas company Metgasco has filed a judicial review over the NSW government’s decision to suspend its gas drilling program near Lismore, claiming the move was unlawful.
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Metgasco receives the all-clear from ICAC
Metgasco has been cleared by the Independent Commission Against Corruption which advised it will not be proceeding with an inquiry into the company.
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Metgasco drills NSW government over suspension of gas exploration program
Metgasco said its shareholders risk losses of $18 million, hitting out at the NSW government’s decision to suspend its drilling licence just days before the program was set to commence near Lismore.
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Metgasco’s Bentley drilling licence remains suspended
Metgasco’s gas drilling program near Lismore remains suspended as the Office of Coal seam gas continues to assess whether the company has complied with conditions to consult with the community.
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Metgasco and Obeid family links come to light after ICAC referral
Gas company Metgasco was referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption by NSW Resource Minister Anthony Roberts as links to former Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid emerge.
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Metgasco’s drilling permit suspended, referred to ICAC
The NSW government has banned Metgasco from continuing a drilling program near Lismore until the company can prove it has undertaken "genuine and effective consultation" with the community.
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Teenage girl responsible for Metgasco hoax press release
The sixteen-year old daughter of a well-known CSG activist has taken responsibility for a fake press release that targeted gas explorer Metgasco earlier this week.
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Fake press release targets gas explorer Metgasco
A fake press release was sent to North Coast NSW media outlets this morning stating gas explorer Metagasco intended to cease work in the area.
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Calls for The Greens to stop dangerous protests
The Minerals Council of Australia has called on The Greens to stop supporting acts of civil disobedience across work sites as activism becomes increasingly dangerous.
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Bomb threat at Metgasco office
Metgasco says it received a bomb threat at its Casino office earlier this week after a man walked into the building and threatened staff.
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