Fundamentals of Coalbed Methane Reservoir Engineering

• A better understanding of the unconventional gas resource called coalbed methane (CBM)
• Ability to analyze CBM exploration, development, and enhanced CBM opportunities
• Improved knowledge of important physics in coal gas production and improved ability to synthesize laboratory and field data into a cohesive picture
• Straightforward, practical answers for those involved in CBM on a daily basis

• Reservoir, production, and operations engineers
• Geoscientists
• Landmen
• Managers

John Seidle is a vice president with MHA Petroleum Consultants, Inc. in Denver, Colorado. He has 30 years of experience in coalbed methane and shale gas reservoir engineering. Privileged to work with others on more than 25 technical papers and six patents, he is also an instructor for industry courses. He is currently involved in unconventional gas reservoir engineering, reserve studies, and economic evaluations for domestic and international clients. He received his PhD from the University of Colorado, is a member of SPE, AAPG, and SPEE, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Wyoming.