Duration:   Three days

Course description: This introductory course on Coal Bed Methane (CBM) covers a variety of topics. At the end of the course, attendees will have a general understanding of different aspects of CBM exploration and production. The course is designed for technical and managerial staff members who need to develop a broad understanding of CBM.

Program content:

• Introduction
• History
• Coal fundamentals
• Coal type
• Coal grade
• Coal rank
• Chemistry of coal
• Thermogenic vs Biogenic gas
• Coal fractures
• Coal identification
• Gas measurements
• Gas content
• Gas saturation
• Coal density
• Coalbed reservoirs
• Production and completion methods
• Appraisal and pilot wells
• Geomechanical aspects and well stability
• Water production and administration
• Coal analogs
• Exploratory and global geologic framework
• Practical examples from around the world
  • Environmental aspects
  • Data Gathering / Measurements
  • Estimation of gas volumes and profiles
  • Practical exercises

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