Emeritus Professor Sue Golding
Emeritus Professor

Sue Golding

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Background

Professor Sue Golding's research interests are in the fields of ore deposit geology and geochemistry, application of isotope geochemistry to minerals and energy exploration, coal bed methane, carbon sequestration, geomicrobiology.

Sue Golding received her PhD from The University of Queensland. She has been involved with resource exploration and isotope geochemistry research since 1977, following some 8 years industry experience in Australia and Africa. Building on this industry background Golding has combined field and laboratory studies to build an interdisciplinary research program with emphasis on hydrothermal systems and mineral and fossil fuel resources. This has involved the development of new techniques and methodologies for constraining thermal and fluid flow histories in sedimentary basins, which have provided significant insights into processes associated with evolving mineral and hydrocarbon systems. She also has considerable expertise in the application of stable and radiogenic isotope technologies in mineral and hydrocarbon exploration to evaluate terrain prospectivity, test the models employed and vector to ore based on isotopic haloes that surround many ore deposit types. A significant focus of her research group at the University of Queensland is technology related to environmentally sustainable energy provision. The research spans multiple scales from natural analogue studies of coal basins to determine the origins of coal seam methane and mechanisms that keep carbon dioxide naturally sequestered to experimental studies of the impact of carbon dioxide interaction with sandstones and coals on reservoir properties and groundwater chemistry. Golding was a senior researcher with the CO2CRC from 2006 to 2016.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Sue Golding is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Geochemistry Geology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Carbon geosequestration

  • Coalseam gas (CSG)

  • Isotope and trace element geochemistry

  • Stable isotope geochemistry

  • Hydrothermal processes

Search Professor Sue Golding’s works on UQ eSpace

380 works between 1969 and 2025
All (380) Journal Article (166) Book Chapter (18) Conference Publication (150) Book (4) Other Outputs (38) Edited Outputs (4)

81 - 100 of 380 works

2018

Other Outputs

Using managed aquifer recharge for carbon storage: a feasibility study 7-1115-0268

Khan, C., Pearce, J. K., Zhou, F., Wolhuter, A., Golding, S. D. and Underschultz, J. (2018). Using managed aquifer recharge for carbon storage: a feasibility study 7-1115-0268. Barton, ACT Australia: ANLEC R&D.

Using managed aquifer recharge for carbon storage: a feasibility study 7-1115-0268

2018

Other Outputs

Interaction of CO2 saturated groundwater with Moolayember Formation lithologies: Memo report 2

Pearce, J. K., Dawson, G. K. W. and Golding, S. D. (2018). Interaction of CO2 saturated groundwater with Moolayember Formation lithologies: Memo report 2. Barton, ACT, Australia: ANLEC R&D.

Interaction of CO2 saturated groundwater with Moolayember Formation lithologies: Memo report 2

2018

Journal Article

Geochemistry of storing CO2 and NOx in the deep Precipice Sandstone

Pearce, J. K., Altaf, I., Kirste, D., Golding, S. D., Dawson, G. K. W. and Undershultz, J. (2018). Geochemistry of storing CO2 and NOx in the deep Precipice Sandstone. ASEG Extended Abstracts, 2018 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1071/aseg2018abw8_4b

Geochemistry of storing CO2 and NOx in the deep Precipice Sandstone

2018

Book Chapter

A case study of domain-based post-closure water quality monitoring in wet-dry climates

Pham, P., Edraki, M., Noller, B. and Golding, S. (2018). A case study of domain-based post-closure water quality monitoring in wet-dry climates. From start to finish: a life-of-mine perspective. (pp. 217-222) Carlton South, VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

A case study of domain-based post-closure water quality monitoring in wet-dry climates

2018

Conference Publication

δ13C of coals from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique: evidence for global carbon isotope anomaly associated with the deglaciation of Gondwana

Van de Wetering, N., Esterle, J., Rodrigues, S. and Golding, S. (2018). δ13C of coals from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique: evidence for global carbon isotope anomaly associated with the deglaciation of Gondwana. Australian Geoscience Council Convention, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 14-18 October 2018.

δ13C of coals from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique: evidence for global carbon isotope anomaly associated with the deglaciation of Gondwana

2018

Conference Publication

Not all organic matter is created equal

Rodrigues, S., Hamilton, S., Golding, S. and Titus, L. (2018). Not all organic matter is created equal. Australian Organic Geochemistry Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 3-7 December 2018.

Not all organic matter is created equal

2018

Conference Publication

Petrographic characterization of DOM in Proterozoic source rocks, McArthur Basin, Australia

Rodrigues, S., Golding, S. and Hamilton, S. (2018). Petrographic characterization of DOM in Proterozoic source rocks, McArthur Basin, Australia. 70th International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-29 September 2018.

Petrographic characterization of DOM in Proterozoic source rocks, McArthur Basin, Australia

2017

Other Outputs

Mobilisation and fate of metals and metalloids released by the GHG stream: Milestone report 4

Golding, S. D., Pearce, J. K., Dawson, G. K. W. and Kirste, D. (2017). Mobilisation and fate of metals and metalloids released by the GHG stream: Milestone report 4. Barton, ACT, Australia: ANLEC R&D.

Mobilisation and fate of metals and metalloids released by the GHG stream: Milestone report 4

2017

Journal Article

Impure CO2 reaction of feldspar, clay, and organic matter rich cap-rocks: decreases in the fraction of accessible mesopores measured by SANS

Pearce, Julie K., Dawson, Grant K.W., Blach, Tomasz P., Bahadur, Jitendra, Melnichenko, Yuri B. and Golding, Suzanne D. (2017). Impure CO2 reaction of feldspar, clay, and organic matter rich cap-rocks: decreases in the fraction of accessible mesopores measured by SANS. International Journal of Coal Geology, 185, 79-90. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.11.011

Impure CO2 reaction of feldspar, clay, and organic matter rich cap-rocks: decreases in the fraction of accessible mesopores measured by SANS

2017

Journal Article

The effect of bituminous coal on methanogenic mixed cultures and pure cultures of Methanococcus and Methanosarcina

Raudsepp, Maija J., Gagen, Emma J., Golding, Suzanne D., Tyson, Gene W. and Southam, Gordon (2017). The effect of bituminous coal on methanogenic mixed cultures and pure cultures of Methanococcus and Methanosarcina. Fuel, 205, 60-70. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.05.059

The effect of bituminous coal on methanogenic mixed cultures and pure cultures of Methanococcus and Methanosarcina

2017

Other Outputs

Re-evaluation of the thermal maturity of the McArthur Basin source rocks

Rodrigues, Sandra, Hamilton, Stephanie and Golding, Suzanne (2017). Re-evaluation of the thermal maturity of the McArthur Basin source rocks. Unknown:

Re-evaluation of the thermal maturity of the McArthur Basin source rocks

2017

Journal Article

Characterisation of bioavailability of Surat Basin Walloon coals for biogenic methane production using environmental microbial consortia

Chen, Tianyu, Zheng, Hang, Hamilton, Stephanie, Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2017). Characterisation of bioavailability of Surat Basin Walloon coals for biogenic methane production using environmental microbial consortia. International Journal of Coal Geology, 179, 92-112. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.05.017

Characterisation of bioavailability of Surat Basin Walloon coals for biogenic methane production using environmental microbial consortia

2017

Other Outputs

ANLEC Project 7-0314-0229: Raman Spectroscopy – detecting CO2, SOx and NOx in Precipice Sandstone

Turner, L. G., Myers, G. A., Pearce, J. K., Golding, S. D., Morgan, Q., Wiseman, B. and Cookman, A. (2017). ANLEC Project 7-0314-0229: Raman Spectroscopy – detecting CO2, SOx and NOx in Precipice Sandstone. Barton, ACT Australia: ANLEC R&D.

ANLEC Project 7-0314-0229: Raman Spectroscopy – detecting CO2, SOx and NOx in Precipice Sandstone

2017

Journal Article

Biogenic methane production from Bowen Basin coal waste materials

Zheng, Hang, Chen, Tianyu, Rudolph, Victor and Golding, Suzanne D. (2017). Biogenic methane production from Bowen Basin coal waste materials. International Journal of Coal Geology, 169, 22-27. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2016.09.006

Biogenic methane production from Bowen Basin coal waste materials

2017

Conference Publication

Characterisation of readily bioavailable compounds in Surat basin walloon coals for biomethane production using exogenous culture

Chen, Tianyu, Hamilton, Stephanie, Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2017). Characterisation of readily bioavailable compounds in Surat basin walloon coals for biomethane production using exogenous culture. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2017, Jakarta, Indonesia, October 17-19, 2017. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/186912-ms

Characterisation of readily bioavailable compounds in Surat basin walloon coals for biomethane production using exogenous culture

2017

Book

Metals, energy and sustainability: the story of Doctor Copper and King Coal

Golding, Barry and Golding, Suzanne D. (2017). Metals, energy and sustainability: the story of Doctor Copper and King Coal. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-51175-7

Metals, energy and sustainability: the story of Doctor Copper and King Coal

2017

Conference Publication

“It goes with the splits?” – Spatial variability of phosphorus and fluorine within the coal

Davis,B., Rodrigues, S., Esterle, J. and Golding, S. (2017). “It goes with the splits?” – Spatial variability of phosphorus and fluorine within the coal. AUSIMM International Mining Geology Conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 20-22 September 2017.

“It goes with the splits?” – Spatial variability of phosphorus and fluorine within the coal

2017

Conference Publication

Parameterizing geochemical models: do kinetics of calcite matter?

Kirste, D., Pearce, J. and Golding, S. (2017). Parameterizing geochemical models: do kinetics of calcite matter?. 15th Water-Rock Interaction International Symposium (WRI), Evora, Portugal, 16-21 October 2016. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.proeps.2016.12.162

Parameterizing geochemical models: do kinetics of calcite matter?

2016

Journal Article

Mineralogical controls on porosity and water chemistry during O2-SO2-CO2 reaction of CO2 storage reservoir and cap-rock core

Pearce, Julie K., Golab, Alexandra, Dawson, Grant, Knuefing, Lydia, Goodwin, Carley and Golding, Suzanne D. (2016). Mineralogical controls on porosity and water chemistry during O2-SO2-CO2 reaction of CO2 storage reservoir and cap-rock core. Applied Geochemistry, 75, 152-168. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2016.11.002

Mineralogical controls on porosity and water chemistry during O2-SO2-CO2 reaction of CO2 storage reservoir and cap-rock core

2016

Journal Article

Pore-scale numerical investigation on chemical stimulation in coal and permeability enhancement for coal seam gas production

Gao, Jinfang, Xing, Huilin, Turner, Luc, Steel, Karen, Sedek, Mohamed, Golding, Sue D. and Rudolph, Victor (2016). Pore-scale numerical investigation on chemical stimulation in coal and permeability enhancement for coal seam gas production. Transport in Porous Media, 116 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s11242-016-0777-9

Pore-scale numerical investigation on chemical stimulation in coal and permeability enhancement for coal seam gas production

Past funding

  • 2024
    Protecting a Great Artesian Basin drinking water aquifer overlying a CO2 storage site
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Inter and intra-aquifer connectivity of a 'tight' depleted Great Artesian Basin aquifer overlying a coal seam gas reservoir
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    How tight is tight? Inter and intra connectivity of a "tight" depleted aquifer
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Shallow aquifer, alluvium and surface water connectivity in the Great Artesian Basin water sources overlying coal seam gas reservoirs
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Differentiating dissolved biogenic methane sources and inter-aquifer connectivity: aquifers overlying a coal seam gas reservoir in the Surat basin of the Great Artesian Basin
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    South Surat metal mobilisation and fate of heavy metals released
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Regulated metals in oil and gas shale and associated flow back fluids
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Regulated metals in oil and gas shale and associated flow back fluids
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Groundwater geochemistry of the Moolayember Foundation - extension
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    The Jundah Project
    Bridgeport Energy (QLD) Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Regional hydrogeology of the southern Surat Basin
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Natural mineral trapping of regulated metals from groundwater by long term CO2-fluid-rock interactions
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program (ANSTO)
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Identifying Different Sources of Sub-Surface Methane in Groundwater
    Australian Energy Resource Growth Centre Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Continuous flow isotope ratio mass spectrometer (CF-IRMS) and ancillary preparation systems for carbon, nitrogen and sulfur isotope microanalysis for archaeology, biology, earth and environmental scie
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Shallow Gas
    Santos Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Interaction of CO2 saturated groundwater with Mollayember Formation lithologies
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Sources of element mobilisation to groundwater carbon dioxide storage
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Centre for Geoanalytical Mass Spectrometry (CGMS) - Achieving excellence in isotope geochemistry and geochronology
    UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Using Managed Aquifer Recharge for Carbon Storage - a Feasibility Study
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Reevaluation of the thermal maturity of McArthur Basin source rocks
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Next-generation multi-collector inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) with laser-ablation capability for in situ high-throughput and high resolution isotope dating and characterizat
    UQ Major Research Facility Fund
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Coals as methane bioreactors: significance of microbial methane generation in coal seams for coal seam gas (CSG) production and CO2 geosequestration
    QGC Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Mobilisation and fate of heavy metals released from clays and other reactive phases by the GHG stream
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    X-ray transparent core flood apparatus
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Mudstones as methane sources: gas production from coal seam interburden
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Raman Spectroscopy - detecting SOX and NOX in precipice sandstone
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Development of new capabilities in Earth System monitoring
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2018
    Understanding, characterising, and managing solids production in CSG producing wells (Centre for Coal Seam Gas Research Project)
    Santos Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Geochemical reactivity and dissolution trapping capacity using supercritical CO2
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Authigenic Carbonates in the Great Artesian Basin as a natural analogue of mineralisation trapping in CO2 geosequestration
    CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Future gas through bioconversion of stranded and waste coal
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Strengthening UQ capability in bio-geochemical kinetic testing and monitoring
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012
    The Geomicrobiology Laboratory
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Achieving Risk and Cost Reductions in CO2 Geosequestration through 4D Characterisation of Host Formations
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Coals as methane bioreactors: significance of microbial methane generation in coal seams for coal seam gas (CSG) production and CO2 geosequestration
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    GC-IRMS for stable isotope ratio analysis of complex gas and liquid mixtures
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Instrumentation for elemental analysis of geological and environmental samples
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2015
    Reactive reservoir rocks and their impact on CO2 storage potential trapping
    CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Coal microstructure characterisation for advanced coal technologies
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Fully automated and OH&S compliant geological, biological, and environmental preparation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Very high pressure multicomponent adsorbtion analyser and ultra-cryostat
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Natural analogues for storage of CO2 in coal systems of the Gunnedah and Bowen basins
    CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme: Gas storage and transport processes in coals.
    Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009
    The future of palaeoclimate and archaeological research in Australia: next generation instrumentation for chronology and environmental reconstruction
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Flue Gas and CO2 Geosequestration in Surat and Bowen Basin Coals
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008
    A stable-isotope mass spectrometer for novel determinations of past temperatures (ARC LIEF Administered by University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Upgrade of stable isotoperatio mass spectrometer with continuous flow interface and analytical accessories for hydrogen isotope analysis of waters and hydrous phases.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Carbon dioxide leakage from the coals of the Bowen Basin
    CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Dynamic Gas Permeability Investigations of Highly Stressed Coals
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Understanding salt dynamics to facilitate water reuse on coal mine sites
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Constraints on Timing and Evolution of Gas Distribution in the Surat Basin
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Sequestration of CO2 with enhanced methane recovery from deep coal
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Anisotropic Dynamic Permeability profiling of coal
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Stable isotopic studies and isotopic dating, Woodleigh Impact Structure, Western Australia: implications for the Late Devonian mass extinction
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    3DPermeability Characterisation of Large Coal Samples
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Contaminant or benefit? Regional patterns in characteristics of coarse coal rejects and implications for rehabilitation of coal mines in the Bowen Basin
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Dynamics of Fluid and Heat Flow in the Drummond Basin: Implications for Gold Accumulation and the Role of Organics.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Organic matter, mineral associations and thermal processes in Archean sediments, Hamersley Basin, Western Australia
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    High resolution isotopic analysis of cryptic reefal microbialites Heron Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Environmental and climatic implications
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Ore fluid source and role of organic matter in the formation of proterozoic sediment hosted base metal ore depositis(Industry partner contribution to SPIRT grant 98/ARCCOL047G - In-kind contribution =
    Australian Geological Survey Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Ore Fluid Sources and Role of Organic Matter in the Formation of Proterozoic Sediment-Hosted Base Metal Ore Deposits
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Production Implications of H2S
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Development of Novel Techniques for Evaluating the Sustainability of Mine Site Rehabilitation
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Maximising coal production in the presence of H2S seam gas
    Oaky Creek Coal Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Maximising coal production in the presence of H2S seam gas
    Capricorn Coal Management Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Palaeoenvironmental analysis of outer - shelf algal (halimeda) carbonate lithofacies of the northern Great Barrier Reef
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant

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Enquiries

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  • Age dating of minerals
  • Base metals
  • Coal bed methane
  • Coal mines and seam gases
  • Coal seam gas
  • Early life
  • Energy exploration
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
  • Geomicrobiology
  • Geosequestration
  • Gold
  • Isotope geochemistry
  • Metals
  • Mine site rehabilitation
  • Mineral exploration
  • Mineralogy
  • Ore deposit geology

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