Coal Bed Methane Primer: New Source of Natural Gas–Environmental Implications - Background and development in the west

Oil & Natural Gas / Coalbed Methane

Date posted: 08/05/10

The Primer is designed to serve as a summary document, which introduces and encapsulates information pertinent to the development of CBM. The discussions focus on coal deposits, methane as a naturally formed gas, split mineral ownership, development techniques, operational issues, producing methods, applicable regulatory frameworks, land and resource management, mitigation measures, preparation of project plans, data availability, Indian Trust issues and relevant environmental technologies.