Ten controversial gas tenements in Queensland’s channel country surrendered by Origin Energy

Company gives up 10 of its 11 leases in the area, amid concern about the impact that fracking might have

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Australia’s largest energy company has surrendered 10 controversial gas tenements in Queensland’s channel country, as the state government embarks on long-delayed consultation over environmental protections for the sensitive Lake Eyre-Kati Thanda basin.

Origin Energy and the Queensland resources department confirmed the “total surrender” of 10 of the 11 production leases held by the company in the area, amid concerns about the impact of potential fracking plans on its unique waterways and floodplains.

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