Literature review: Identification of potential pathways to shallow groundwater of fluids associated with hydraulic fracturing

About this document

This report is one in a series of technical reports that make up the National Assessment of Chemicals Associated with Coal Seam Gas Extraction in Australia (the Assessment). This report reviews the literature about leaks, accidents and spills associated with gas extraction available before 2013.

This report provides background on the potential for contamination of shallow groundwater by fluids used in coal seam gas hydraulic fracturing.

Further information

• National assessment of chemicals associated with coal seam gas extraction in Australia