ABC News: Company reveals 'ambitious' CSG target

Forums across western Queensland have heard coal seam gas (CSG) production could begin as early as 2014.

Officials from gas companies spoke at community forums at Barcaldine and Longreach in central-west Queensland on the weekend. Graziers, environmentalists and council leaders were among those attending the weekend events.

The forums have been told there is potential for 40,000 wells to be drilled in the state, if all of the projects already approved go ahead. MORE