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Join us online for a fun dive into the basics of coal geology with CGC NSW!
CGC NSW – Fundamentals of Coal Geology (Online)
Join us online for the Fundamentals of Coal Geology — a great chance to dive into the essentials of coal geology from anywhere!
Online short course hosted by CGC NSW covering the fundamentals of coal geology, taught by experts in the field of coal geology, coal seam gas and coal quality.
Course Outline:
- How to make a geological hazard plan
- An introduction to coal type, macerals and rank
- Coal as a gas reservoir: mechanisms and measurement
- Fugitive Emissions estimations – a conversation
- Coal utilisation related to coal quality
Course Leaders:
- Emeritus Prof Joan Esterle (University of Qld)
- Dr Sandra Rodrigues (University of Qld)
- Dr Tim Moore (Managing Director, Cipher Consulting Pty Ltd)
- Dr Anthony Williams (Manager Utilisation Technology, A&B Mylec Pty Ltd)
Course Agenda:
Thursday 21st May 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Joan Esterle, Sandra Rodrigues, Tim Moore)
- 9:00am – 10:30am – How to make a geological hazard plan
- 10:30am – 10:40am Short break
- 10:45am – 12:30pm Reflective personalities-an introduction to coal type, macerals and rank
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch break
- 1:30pm – 3:00pm Coal as a gas reservoir: mechanisms and measurements
- 2:30pm – 2:45 pm Short break
- 2:45pm – 4:00pm Fugitive emissions estimations-a conversation
Friday 22nd May 2026
9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Anthony Williams)
- 9:00am – 10:30am Coal utilisation related to coal quality: Coal Market, Coal Types, Utilisation of Coking Coals. Utilisation of Thermal Coal, Future of coal
- 10:30am – 11:00 Short break
- 11:00am – 12:00 pm Coal utilisation related to coal quality: continued
- 12:00pm – 12:30pm Wrap up discussion
Location
Online, Unlimited Spots
Cost
General admission – $100 + website fees
Student admission – FREE
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cgc-nsw-fundamentals-of-coal-geology-online-tickets-1988881474028
