The unanswered question in the rush for Queensland's hidden oil jackpot
Queensland is fast-tracking oil development in the Taroom Trough, a vast basin estimated to contain over 30 million barrels, but hydrogeologists warn the state lacks a water plan for the water-intensive fracking required. Extracting oil requires 20 to 30 megalitres of water per well, raising concerns in drought-prone regions where groundwater is critical for farming.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 22:32 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 22:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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