This paper details Bore Hole Monitoring and IP telemetry for coal seam projects in Southern Queensland for the large Oil and Gas companies / Unconventional gas companies.

This paper outlines the practical experiences of monitoring of groundwater levels in bores in remote regions and the technical challenges associated with maintaining very remote monitoring.

The paper focuses on actual field experiences, sensor types, telemetry types, satellite and Next G alternatives, location issues, dealing with livestock, working on local landowner’s property, power sources, repair and maintenance issues.