Coalbed Natural Gas

Author : Romeo M. Flores
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123972811

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Coal and Coalbed Gas by Romeo M. Flores Pdf

Bridging the gap in expertise between coal and coalbed gas, subfields in which opportunities for cross training have been nonexistent, Coal and Coalbed Gas sets the standard for publishing in these areas. This book treats coal and coalbed gas as mutually inclusive commodities in terms of their interrelated origin, accumulation, composition, distribution, generation, and development, providing a balanced understanding of this energy mix. Currently considered a non-renewable energy resource, coalbed gas, or coalbed methane, is a form of natural gas extracted from coal beds. In recent years, countries have begun to seek and exploit coal for its clean gas energy in an effort to alleviate environmental issues that come with coal use, making a book on this topic particularly timely. This volume takes into account processes of coalification, gasification, and storage and reservoir characterization and evaluation and looks at water management and environmental impacts as well. Covers environmental issues in the development of coalbed gas Includes case studies, field guides and data, examples, and analytical procedures from previous studies and investigations Accessible by a large multidisciplinary market by one of the world's foremost experts on the topic

Author : M. Mastalerz,M. V. Glikson,Suzanne D. Golding
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401710626

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Coalbed Methane: Scientific, Environmental and Economic Evaluation by M. Mastalerz,M. V. Glikson,Suzanne D. Golding Pdf

Coalbed gas has been considered a hazard since the early 19th century when the first mine gas explosions occurred in the United States in 1810 and France in 1845. In eastern Australia methane-related mine disasters occurred late in the 19th century with hundreds of lives lost in New South Wales, and as recently as 1995 in Queensland's Bowen Basin. Ventilation and gas drainage technologies are now in practice. However, coalbed methane recently is becoming more recognized as a potential source of energy; rather than emitting this gas to the atmosphere during drainage of gassy mines it can be captured and utilized. Both economic and environmental concerns have sparked this impetus to capture coalbed methane. The number of methane utilization projects has increased in the United States in recent years as a result, to a large extent, of development in technology in methane recovery from coal seams. Between 1994 and 1997, the number of mines in Alabama, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia recovering and utilizing methane increased from 1 0 to 17. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that close to 49 billion cubic feet (Bet) of methane was recovered in 1996, meaning that this amount was not released into the atmosphere. It is estimated that in the same year total emissions of methane equaled 45. 7 Bcf. Other coal mines are being investigated at present, many ofwhich appear to be promising for the development of cost-effective gas recovery.

Author : Katta Jayaram Reddy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Coalbed methane
ISBN : 1616680369

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Coalbed Natural Gas by Katta Jayaram Reddy Pdf

Energy and environment are interconnected and an integral part of human society. The need for exploring energy resources (coal, oil, natural gas, coalbed methane, uranium, oil shale, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal) to meet skyrocketing energy demands while protecting the environment (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) has become obvious in recent years. As society relies more heavily on difficult to extract and non-traditional energy resources, it is often more challenging to ensure a low impact on the environment. This book offers a review of global energy supplies over a period of 30 years indicating a steady increase (>30%) in the use of natural gas (including coalbed natural gas, CBNG) driven by expansion of global economies and global population growth.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Earth Resources,Committee on Management and Effects of Coalbed Methane Development and Produced Water in the Western United States
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309154321

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Management and Effects of Coalbed Methane Produced Water in the Western United States by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Earth Resources,Committee on Management and Effects of Coalbed Methane Development and Produced Water in the Western United States Pdf

In some coalbeds, naturally occurring water pressure holds methane-the main component of natural gas-fixed to coal surfaces and within the coal. In a coalbed methane (CBM) well, pumping water from the coalbeds lowers this pressure, facilitating the release of methane from the coal for extraction and use as an energy source. Water pumped from coalbeds during this process-CBM 'produced water'-is managed through some combination of treatment, disposal, storage, or use, subject to compliance with federal and state regulations. CBM produced water management can be challenging for regulatory agencies, CBM well operators, water treatment companies, policy makers, landowners, and the public because of differences in the quality and quantity of produced water; available infrastructure; costs to treat, store, and transport produced water; and states' legal consideration of water and produced water. Some states consider produced water as waste, whereas others consider it a beneficial byproduct of methane production. Thus, although current technologies allow CBM produced water to be treated to any desired water quality, the majority of CBM produced water is presently being disposed of at least cost rather than put to beneficial use. This book specifically examines the Powder River, San Juan, Raton, Piceance, and Uinta CBM basins in the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The conclusions and recommendations identify gaps in data and information, potential beneficial uses of CBM produced water and associated costs, and challenges in the existing regulatory framework.

Author : Pramod Thakur,Steven J. Schatzel,Kashy Aminian
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128010891

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Coal Bed Methane by Pramod Thakur,Steven J. Schatzel,Kashy Aminian Pdf

Coal Bed Methane: From Prospect to Pipeline is the proceedings of the 25th anniversary of the North American Coal Bed Methane Forum. It provides the latest advancements in the production of coal bed methane covering a variety of topics, from exploration to gas processing, for commercial utilization. Additionally, it presents the origin of gas in coal, reservoir engineering, control of methane in coal mines, production techniques, water management, and gas processing. The vast coal resources in the United States continue to produce tremendous amounts of natural gas, contributing to a diverse range energy assets. Following a rapid advancement and subsequent plateau in technological developments, this book captures the full life cycle of a well and offers petroleum geologists and engineers a single source of a broad range of coal bed methane applications. This book addresses crucial technical topics, including exploration and evaluation of coal bed reservoirs; hydraulic fracturing of CBM wells; coal seam degasification; and production engineering and processing, among others. It also covers legal issues, permitting, and economic analysis of CBM projects. Edited by a team of coal bed methane experts from industry, academia and government who have more than 75 years of combined experience in the field Authored by well-recognized members of the gas and coal industry, universities, US government departments, such as the Department of Energy and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) More than 200 figures, photographs, and illustrations aid in the understanding of the fundamental concepts Presents the full scope of improvements in US energy independence, coal mine safety, and greenhouse gas emissions

Author : Caineng Zou
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128122358

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Unconventional Petroleum Geology by Caineng Zou Pdf

Unconventional Petroleum Geology, Second Edition presents the latest research results of global conventional and unconventional petroleum exploration and production. The first part covers the basics of unconventional petroleum geology, its introduction, concept of unconventional petroleum geology, unconventional oil and gas reservoirs, and the origin and distribution of unconventional oil and gas. The second part is focused on unconventional petroleum development technologies, including a series of technologies on resource assessment, lab analysis, geophysical interpretation, and drilling and completion. The third and final section features case studies of unconventional hydrocarbon resources, including tight oil and gas, shale oil and gas, coal bed methane, heavy oil, gas hydrates, and oil and gas in volcanic and metamorphic rocks. Provides an up-to-date, systematic, and comprehensive overview of all unconventional hydrocarbons Reorganizes and updates more than half of the first edition content, including four new chapters Includes a glossary on unconventional petroleum types, including tight-sandstone oil and gas, coal-bed gas, shale gas, oil and gas in fissure-cave-type carbonate rocks, in volcanic reservoirs, and in metamorphic rocks, heavy crude oil and natural bitumen, and gas hydrates Presents new theories, new methods, new technologies, and new management methods, helping to meet the demands of technology development and production requirements in unconventional plays

Author : Pramod Thakur,Steven J. Schatzel,Kashy Aminian,Gary Rodvelt,Morgan H. Mosser,Joseph S. D'Amico
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128159972

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Coal Bed Methane by Pramod Thakur,Steven J. Schatzel,Kashy Aminian,Gary Rodvelt,Morgan H. Mosser,Joseph S. D'Amico Pdf

Coal Bed Methane: Theories and Applications, Second Edition, captures the full lifecycle of a coal bed methane well and offers petroleum geologists and engineers a single source for a broad range of coal bed methane (CBM) applications. The vast coal resources in the United States continue to produce tremendous amounts of natural gas, contributing to a diverse range of energy assets. This book addresses crucial technical topics, including exploration and evaluation of coal bed reservoirs, hydraulic fracturing of CBM wells, coal seam degasification, and production engineering and processing, among others. The book also covers legal issues and permitting, along with an economic analysis of CBM projects. This new edition includes information on new and established research and applications, making it relevant for field geologists and engineers, as well as students. Edited by a team of coal bed methane experts from industry, academia and government with more than 100 years of combined experience in the field Contains more than 150 figures, photographs and illustrations to aid in the understanding of fundamental concepts Presents the full scope of improvements in U.S. energy independence, coal mine safety and greenhouse gas emissions

Author : Ashish Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Coalbed methane
ISBN : 168117376X

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Fundamentals of Coalbed Methane by Ashish Sharma Pdf

We will discuss various aspect of technology for the evaluation and development of coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs. This article discusses the gas storage and flow mechanism in CBM reservoirs, their differences with conventional gas reservoirs, and their impact on production behavior. In addition, the impact of mechanical properties of coal on CBM reservoirs is discussed. Coalbed methane (CBM) or coal-bed methane is a form of natural gas extracted from coal beds. In recent decades it has become an important source of energy in United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries. The term refers to methane adsorbed into the solid matrix of the coal. It is called 'sweet gas' because of its lack of hydrogen sulfide. The presence of this gas is well known from its occurrence in underground coal mining, where it presents a serious safety risk. Coalbed methane is distinct from a typical sandstone or other conventional gas reservoir, as the methane is stored within the coal by a process called adsorption. The methane is in a near-liquid state, lining the inside of pores within the coal (called the matrix). The open fractures in the coal (called the cleats) can also contain free gas or can be saturated with water.

Author : Yan Song,Xinmin Zhang,Shaobo Liu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813347250

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Coalbed Methane in China by Yan Song,Xinmin Zhang,Shaobo Liu Pdf

The coalbed methane (CBM) reserve in China ranks third in the world with a total resource of 36.8×1012 m3. Exploitation of CBM has an important practical significance to ensure the long-term rapid development of China natural gas industry. Therefore, in 2002, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China set up a national 973 program to study CBM system and resolve problems of CBM exploration and exploitation in China. All the main research results and new insights from the program are presented in this book. The book is divided into 11 chapters. The first chapter mainly introduces the present situation of CBM exploration and development in China and abroad. Chapters 2 through 9 illustrate the geological theory and prospect evaluation methods. Then chapters 10 and 11 discuss CBM recovery mechanisms and technology. The book systematically describes the origin, storage, accumulation and emission of CBM in China, and also proposes new methods and technologies on resource evaluation, prospect prediction, seismic interpretation and enhanced recovery. The book will appeal to geologists, lecturers and students who are involved in the CBM industry and connected with coal and conventional hydrocarbon resources research.

Author : Pramod Thakur
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128030967

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Advanced Reservoir and Production Engineering for Coal Bed Methane by Pramod Thakur Pdf

Advanced Reservoir and Production Engineering for Coal Bed Methane presents the reader with design systems that will maximize production from worldwide coal bed methane reservoirs. Authored by an expert in the field with more than 40 years of’ experience, the author starts with much needed introductory basics on gas content and diffusion of gas in coal, crucial for anyone in the mining and natural gas industries. Going a step further, chapters on hydrofracking, horizontal drilling technology, and production strategies address the challenges of dewatering, low production rates, and high development costs. This book systematically addresses all three zones of production levels, shallow coal, medium depth coal, and deep coal with coverage on gas extraction and production from a depth of 500 feet to upwards of 10,000 feet, strategies which cannot be found in any other reference book. In addition, valuable content on deep coal seams with content on enhanced recovery, a discussion on CO2 flooding, infra-red heating and even in-situ combustion of degassed coal, giving engineers a greater understanding on how today’s shale activities can aid in enhancing production of coal bed for future natural gas production. Delivers how to recover and degas deeper coal seams while lowering development costs Addresses both sorption process and irreducible fraction of gas in coal, with examples based on the author’s 40 plus years of direct experience Explains how the same techniques used for production from deep shale activity can produce gas from deep coal seems with the help of enhanced recovery, leading to increased gas production

Author : Robert M. Davidson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Coalbed methane
ISBN : UIUC:30112110779052

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Coalbed Methane Extraction by Robert M. Davidson Pdf

This report reviews the extraction of methane from coalbeds as a resource in its own right and not as a mining hazard, emission or by-product.

Author : Jaime R. Stine
Publisher : Wyoming State Geological Survey
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : UIUC:30112113037367

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Coalbed Natural Gas Conference I by Jaime R. Stine Pdf

Research, Monitoring, and Applications: [August 17-19, 2004, Wyoming Union, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming]

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050215776

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Coalbed Methane Development in Montana by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : LOC:00097695386

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The Orderly Development of Coalbed Methane Resources from Public Lands by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Pdf

Author : Rudy E. Rogers
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015032559406

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Coalbed Methane by Rudy E. Rogers Pdf

Methane stored in coalbeds has emerged as an energy source that offers a viable alternative to fossil fuels. This reference discusses the principles of methane storage in coal and the practices of producing the methane economically, and provides an analysis of the coalbed methane process.