There is a strong national and financial rational for development of liquid natural gas (LNG) in China. Transition to LNG, moving away from burning coal and oil, has potential to result in significantly less environmental impact. Success on undertaking a $40 billion investment with a natural gas LNG project with Australia does entail a requirement to address a large range of potential changes in the environment. For example, concerns need to focus on impacts on air quality in terms of sulphur, nitrous and carbon dioxide release. There is also potential for new anthropogenic impact from new mining operations at well sites, during processing and in transport. A complete environmental assessment prior to development provides an efficient plan. → Go to Full Report
