"Queensland Conservation Council executive director Toby Hutcheon wrote to Mr Cripps on Monday, saying that while a decision had not been made, UCG had to be stopped.
Mr Hutcheon said UCG threatened underground water supplies and produced less valuable fuel than coal seam gas.
He urged the state to focus on "low emission, clean resources". " " UCG's reputation in Queensland was tarnished after Cougar Energy's test plant was shutdown in July 2010.
The government accused Cougar of allowing toxic chemicals to leach into groundwater supplies - it lay three charges against the company."
You'd think people in these positions would know what their talking about. Apparently not. I also hope Cougar ream the Qld Gov in their Court matters this year (yes I do hold CXY) and put these sought of uniformed nay sayer's in their place.
LNC Price at posting:
$1.05 Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held
