Origin establishes dedicated information line for local landowners
ASX/Media Releases
28 Nov 2008
Origin Energy has established a dedicated information line for landowners in south west Queensland.
The 1800-LANDOWNER line will give landowners the opportunity to put forward ideas and ask us questions about the impact of Origin’s coal seam gas exploration and production activities on their properties.
General Manager Exploration and Production, Paul Zealand, said Origin was extending its commitment to respecting the rights and interests of the communities it’s operating in by establishing the information line.
‘The increasing demand for gas for Queensland homes and businesses, and for the export market, is driving the development of Queensland’s world class coal seam gas reserves.
‘This development will bring benefits and opportunities to south west Queensland in the form of jobs, spending on supplies and infrastructure and increased services.
‘However, one message which came through clearly at last week’s Queensland Government summit in Dalby is that people living in the region want more information about coal seam gas developments.
‘We already have a dedicated team of local landowner liaison officers working face-to-face with our neighbours and this information line will give landowners a further opportunity to talk to us about the impact of our operations in their area.”
For further information please contact:
Anne Syvret
Communications & Govt. Relations Manager (Qld)
Ph: 07 38670323 or 0437 502752
About Origin Energy
Origin Energy is Australasia’s leading integrated energy company focused on gas and oil exploration and production, power
generation and energy retailing. Listed in the ASX top 20 the company has around 4,000 employees, is a leading producer of
gas in eastern Australia, is the largest owner and developer of gas fired electricity generation in Australia and is a leading
wholesaler and retailer of energy, servicing more than three million electricity, natural gas and LPG customers across Australia and
the Pacific. Origin’s strategic positioning and portfolio of assets provide flexibility, stability and significant opportunities for
growth in the ever changing energy industry. Through Australia Pacific LNG, its 50:50 joint venture with ConocoPhillips, Origin intends
to develop Australia’s largest CSG reserves base into Australia’s largest CSG to LNG project. In New Zealand Origin is the major shareholder
in Contact Energy, New Zealand's leading integrated energy company, which operates several oil and gas fields, producing facilities and
developments, and is one of the largest holders of petroleum exploration acreage in the country. Origin has investments in renewable
energy and a strong focus on ensuring the sustainability of its operations. In 2007 the company, which is Australia’s largest green
energy retailer, received the Ethical Investor 2007 Sustainable Company of the Year award. For more information go to www.originenergy.com.au