| Abstract: | Coalbed methane (CBM) has the potential to emerge as a significant clean energy resource. It also has the potential to replace other diminishing hydrocarbon reserves. The latest developments in technologies and methodologies are playing a key role in harnessing this unconventional resource. Some of these developments include adaptations of existing technologies used in conventional oil and gas generations, while others include new applications designed specifically to address coal‘s unique properties. Completion techniques have been developed that cause less damage to the production mechanisms of coal seams, such as those occurring during cementing operations. Stimulation fluids have also been engineered specifically to enhance CBM production. Deep coal deposits that remain inaccessible by conventional mining operations offer CBM development opportunities. |
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| Citation Author: | Ahmed, A. -J.; Johnston, S.; Boyer, C.; Lambert, S. W.; Bustos, O. A.; Pashin, J. C.; Wray, A. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Oilfield Review |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Coalbed methane: Clean energy for the world; 2009; Article; Journal; Oilfield Review; Ahmed, A. -J.; Johnston, S.; Boyer, C.; Lambert, S. W.; Bustos, O. A.; Pashin, J. C.; Wray, A. |
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| Citation Volume: | 21 |
| Citation Year: | 2009 |
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| Text: | Coalbed methane: Clean energy for the world; 2009; Article; Journal; Oilfield Review; Ahmed, A. -J.; Johnston, S.; Boyer, C.; Lambert, S. W.; Bustos, O. A.; Pashin, J. C.; Wray, A. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00 -0600 |
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