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Metgasco — Investor Presentation (July 2013)
13 slides from Metgasco's investor presentation, Jul 2, 2013
Slide 1: Natural Gas: An environmentally attractive source of energy
Natural Gas: An environmentally attractive source of energy Part four
Slide 2: Pipelines are low risk
Pipelines are low risk Gas pipelines are prolific around Australia, they are low risk and are managed safely with minimal disruption to the environment or community Source: Australian Pipeliner: courtesy of GS Press Page 2
Slide 3: Proposed Lions Way Pipeline
Proposed Lions Way Pipeline New high pressure gas pipeline to connect Metgasco gas fields in Northern NSW to customers in SE Qld 145km pipeline starting in Casino (NSW) and finishing in Ipswich (Qld) Environmental Assessment Studies lodged with DOP. Regulatory review process underway will al
Slide 4: Proposed Lions Way Pipeline – construction techniques
Proposed Lions Way Pipeline – construction techniques Gas pipelines are prolific around Australia, they are low risk and are managed safely with minimal disruption to the environment or community Page 4
Slide 5: The precautionary principle is being applied
The precautionary principle is being applied The precautionary principle is a statement of common sense and has already been applied by decision-makers in appropriate circumstances prior to the principle being spelt out. It is directed towards the prevention of serious or irreversible harm to the
Slide 6: Landowner’s interests are respected
Landowner’s interests are respected We aim for a mutually beneficial co-existence We enter into voluntary land access agreements with the owners of the land where we operate We make land access payments to landowners Payments vary depending on the type of activity undertaken Provides suppl
Slide 7: Ecology: CSG and the Land
Ecology: CSG and the Land CSG Then Lauren field in the Surat Basin was developed the way it was, during the drought years, in a manner that fitted both the landholder and the CSG company at the time. CSG Now The Berwyndale field in the Surat Basin has been developed more recently, and demonstrates h
Slide 8: A Case Study: Wells and Agriculture can co-exist
A Case Study: Wells and Agriculture can co-exist Qld NSW Texas Area (‘000 sq km) 1,731 802 696 Gross Farm Product* ($Bn) 9.1 8.3 9.7 Petroleum Wells 7,000 249 218,556 *Source: ABS 1367.0 State and Terr Stat Indicators for 2009/10; 2009 Texas Agriculture Statistics, USDA Source APPEA
Slide 9: Well sites are returned to their original condition
Well sites are returned to their original condition Site construction Site rehabilitation Page 9
Slide 10: Economic benefits for the Northern Rivers region
Economic benefits for the Northern Rivers region A region that is heavily reliant on a small number of employers Significant proportion of youth leave local area for employment opportunities Metgasco is creating economic opportunities – 15 full time staff based in Casino Metgasco provides sk
Slide 11: Economic benefits for the Northern Rivers region – case study
Economic benefits for the Northern Rivers region – case study “The northern NSW dairy industry is already facing difficulty competing with other regions and disparity in energy costs is an unnecessary burden. With access to energy at prices consistent with Victorian processors, Richmond believes its
Slide 12: Looking forward
Looking forward Gas is an excellent source of energy Lowest cost means of generating electricity in terms of $/tonne of greenhouse gas Compliments move to renewables because gas fired power stations can respond quickly to changes in demand, which wind and power cannot Development of gas is i
Slide 13: Thank you
Thank you Contact information Metgasco Casino Office: 02 6662 4543 Metgasco Sydney Office: 02 9923 9100 Drilling & Production Manager Simon Han General Peter Henderson Land Owner Enquires Stuart George Local Supply Opportunities Paulette McCosker For further information see: wwwmetgasco.com.au www.a