Overview
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:
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- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Carbon geosequestration
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Coalseam gas (CSG)
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Isotope and trace element geochemistry
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Stable isotope geochemistry
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Hydrothermal processes
Works
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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.
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
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
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:
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
2016
Journal Article
Reactive transport in porous media for CO2 sequestration: pore scale modelling using the Lattice Boltzmann method
Gao, Jinfang, Xing, Huilin, Tian, Zhiwei, Pearce, Julie K., Sedek, Mohamed, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2016). Reactive transport in porous media for CO2 sequestration: pore scale modelling using the Lattice Boltzmann method. Computers and Geosciences, 98, 9-20. doi: 10.1016/j.cageo.2016.09.008
2016
Journal Article
Reactivity of micas and cap-rock in wet supercritical CO2 with SO2 and O2 at CO2 storage conditions
Pearce, Julie K., Dawson, Grant K. W., Law, Alison C. K., Biddle, Dean and Golding, Suzanne D. (2016). Reactivity of micas and cap-rock in wet supercritical CO2 with SO2 and O2 at CO2 storage conditions. Applied Geochemistry, 72, 59-76. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2016.06.010
2016
Other Outputs
ANLEC Project 7-0314-0229: Raman Spectroscopy – detecting CO2, SOx and NOx in precipice sandstone: Milestone 1.3: Experiments and geochemical simulations of co-injection of CO2, SO2 and NO
Turner, L. G., Pearce, J. K., Golding, Sue D., Myers, G. A. and Morgan, Q. (2016). ANLEC Project 7-0314-0229: Raman Spectroscopy – detecting CO2, SOx and NOx in precipice sandstone: Milestone 1.3: Experiments and geochemical simulations of co-injection of CO2, SO2 and NO . Raman Spectroscopy – detecting CO2, SOx and NOx in precipice sandstone Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research & Development (ANLEC R&D).
2016
Journal Article
Genome-centric analysis of microbial populations enriched by hydraulic fracture fluid additives in a coal bed methane production well
Robbins, Steven J., Evans, Paul N., Parks, Donovan H., Golding, Suzanne D. and Tyson, Gene W. (2016). Genome-centric analysis of microbial populations enriched by hydraulic fracture fluid additives in a coal bed methane production well. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7 (731) 731, 1-15. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00731
2016
Journal Article
Carbon and hydrogen isotope fractionation during methanogenesis: a laboratory study using coal and formation water
Susilawati, Rita, Golding, Suzanne D., Baublys, Kim A., Esterle, Joan S. and Hamilton, Stephanie K. (2016). Carbon and hydrogen isotope fractionation during methanogenesis: a laboratory study using coal and formation water. International Journal of Coal Geology, 162, 108-122. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2016.05.003
2016
Journal Article
Petrologic and stable isotopic study of the Walloon Coal Measures, Surat Basin, Queensland: peat accumulation under changing climate and base level
Hentschel, A., Esterle, J. S., Golding, S. D. and Pacey, D. V. (2016). Petrologic and stable isotopic study of the Walloon Coal Measures, Surat Basin, Queensland: peat accumulation under changing climate and base level. International Journal of Coal Geology, 160-161, 11-27. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2016.04.010
2016
Journal Article
The influence of hydrogeological disturbance and mining on coal seam microbial communities
Raudsepp, M. J., Gagen, E. J., Evans, P., Tyson, G. W., Golding, S. D. and Southam, G. (2016). The influence of hydrogeological disturbance and mining on coal seam microbial communities. Geobiology, 14 (2), 163-175. doi: 10.1111/gbi.12166
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Reservoir properties of the Toolebuc Formation, Eromanga Basin, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle, Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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Doctor Philosophy
Diffusion rates of 13C-18O clumping in dolomite and high Mg/Mn calcite
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr William Defliese
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogeological and microbial influence on the geochemical composition of coal seam gases and production waters of the Walloon Subgroup of the Surat Basin, Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
CO2-water-rock interactions in low-salinity reservoir systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle, Dr Julie Pearce
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Carbon dioxide sequestration in coal: The relationships between coal structure, texture, and mineralogy, and the role of mineral reactivity with carbonic acid
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
QUANTIFICATION OF ECONOMIC RISK IN MINERAL EXPLORATION: A CASE STUDY ON EXPLORATION IN THE YARROL REGION, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE METAL MINERALISATION IN EASTERN AUSTRALIA AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE OBSERVED PATTERNS TO GIANT ORE DEPOSITS
Principal Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
THE GEOLOGICAL SETTING OF MOLYBDENUM MINERALISATION IN THE MUNGORE CAULDRON, GAYNDAH AREA, QUEENSLAND,AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
GEOLOGY OF THE COMBOON VOLCANICS IN THE CRACOW AREA, QUEESLAND: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PERMO-CARBONIFEROUS TECTONIC EVOLUTION OF THE NEW ENGLAND FOLD BELT
Principal Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
GEOLOGY, GEOCHEMISTRY AND PARAGENESIS OF THE ROYAL, CROWN AND ROSES PRIDE: LOW SULPHIDATION EPITHERMAL QUARTZ VEIN STRUCTURES, CRACOW, SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
MASS-DEPENDENT AND MASS-INDEPENDENT SULFUR ISOTOPE FRACTIONATION IN PRECAMBRIAN SEDIMENTS AS A KEY TO EARLY ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC EVOLUTION
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
GENESIS AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF EXHALATIVE LITHOLOGIES ALONG THE DEE RANGE, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
Principal Advisor
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2003
Master Science
REGIONAL INVESTIGATION OF THE THERMAL HISTORY AND FLUID FLOW IN THE DRUMMOND BASIN, QUEENSLAND
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE GEOCHEMICAL AND MINERALOGICAL HALOES AROUND THE MT ISA BASE METAL OREBODIES
Principal Advisor
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2020
Master Philosophy
Stable Isotope and Molecular Composition of Coalbed Production Gas and Waters of a Coalbed Methane Field in the Cesar Rancheria Basin, Colombia: Implications for Gas Origins and Distribution
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Geochemistry and geochronology of fluid flow events in high heat-producing granitic systems
Joint Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation of P- and F-bearing minerals in Bowen Basin coals: Implications for source and emplacement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Bioavailability of Coal for Microbially Enhanced Methane Production
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Aerobic processes in landfill: an Australian field trial
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor William Clarke
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Integrating Coal Petrology, Geochemistry and Geochronology to Understand Spatial Variation in the Walloon Subgroup
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Stratigraphic architecture and coal character of Late Permian Fort Cooper Coal Measures, Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Biogenic Methane in Indonesian Coal: Assessing the Potential using Culture Enrichment, Molecular Phylogenetic and Isotopic Analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
The role of hydrogeology, in situ stress and temperature logs in the distribution and delineation of coal seam gas regimes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Lattice Boltzmann Modelling of Nonlinear Coupled Pore Scale Processes in Porous Media Systems and the Applications in Geological Engineering
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Chemical and stable isotope investigation of sources, transport and release of contaminants in acid mine drainage, Mount Leyshon, Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mansour Edraki, Associate Professor Barry Noller
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Controls on spatial variability of methanogenesis in the Walloon Subgroup, eastern Surat Basin, Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Multi-proxy records in precisely dated stalagmites from inland China : Implications for monsoon evolution since Late Pleistocene
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jianxin Zhao
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
U-series dating and geochemical analysis of speleothems: Developing a robust chronological tool for cave deposits and assessing Late Holocene human-environment interactions in western Flores, Indonesia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jianxin Zhao
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Timing and formation mechanism of fault-related calcite precipitates:implications for tectonic studies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gideon Rosenbaum, Professor Jianxin Zhao
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2010
Master Philosophy
Analysis of Gas and Water Production Pathways in Coal Seams
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Numerical Simulation of Gas Diffusion and Flow in Coalbeds for Enhanced Methane Recovery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoff Wang
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
HYDROCARBON SOURCE AND DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS IN THE CENTRAL PAPUAN BASIN,PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
The Genesis of a Porphyry Cu-Au Deposit, Farallon Negro Volcanic Complex, NW Argentina
Associate Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
4-D COAL PERMEABILITY UNDER TRUE-TRIAXIAL STRESS AND CONSTANT VOLUME CONDITIONS
Associate Advisor
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Enquiries
Contact Emeritus Professor Sue Golding directly for media enquiries about:
- 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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