Santos to Explore for Coal Seam Gas in Pilliga Forest in New South Wales

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--July 3, 2013--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Perth, Australia)--Santos has not pursued the development of coal seam gas/coal bed methane in New South Wales until now, possibly due to ongoing public concern and uncertain political regulations. Santos announced it is seeking approval for a more focussed exploration and appraisal program, targeting areas in and around the Pilliga Forest in northwest New South Wales.