org situation

Any relevance to other LNG companies?
I guess it depends on the source of the material.
I hope it's not a by-product of the process... doesn't seem possible.

Media Release
19 October 2010
Coal Seam Gas well-monitoring update
Australia Pacific LNG has advised relevant landowners, Western Downs Regional council and the
Queensland government that traces of BTEX have been found in fluid samples taken from eight
exploration wells in the Surat Basin, west of Miles.
Water produced from the relevant wells is contained in lined and fenced ponds and tanks for
treating, as per normal operational practice. It is isolated from water courses and livestock.
Australia Pacific LNG has briefed the environmental regulator (the Department of Environment
and Resource Management) and the Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change, Kate Jones.
The Minister has requested, and Australia Pacific LNG has agreed, that confirmatory testing be
undertaken by an independent service provider.
The traces were found as part of Australia Pacific LNG?s routine testing, from samples of fluids
from hydraulic fractured exploration wells. However, Australia Pacific LNG does not use BTEX in
its fracture fluids and the supplier has confirmed that the fluids do not contain BTEX.
Comprehensive testing is currently underway, aimed at determining the source of the BTEX. BTEX
is found in a range of oil-based products including lubricating oil, diesel and petrol.
Australia Pacific LNG is in the process of consulting with relevant landowners and the community.
The fracture stimulation of exploration wells will only continue upon a satisfactory resolution.
All evidence available to Australia Pacific LNG indicates there has been no impact on surrounding
landholder bores. The company will undertake further testing in consultation with landholders in
the coming days.
Editors note: BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene)
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