Description
This straightforward introduction provides insight and detail to a plentiful source of natural gas. The book begins with a review of global and U.S. coals and coalbed methane resources, takes the reader through the fundamentals of coal and its importance to coal gas production, and finishes with a discussion of the calculation of probabilistic coalbed methane reserves and pilot philosophy.
In this long-awaited book, author John Seidle also examines coal deposits as reservoirs, discusses the physics of gas storage in coal and its production, and covers basic equations of mass balance and production rates, negative decline, simulation of coal gas recovery, and enhanced CBM recovery.
Features & Benefits
- 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
Audience
- Reservoir, production, and operations engineers
- Geoscientists
- Landmen
- Managers
About the Author
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.
Details
Type: Hardcover
Size: 8.5x11
Pages: 416
Published: 2011
ISBN: 9781593700010
