Coal Seam Methane - Technical & Economic Fundamentals

Course Objectives

VALUE ADD - Early start time @ 8am

Key Learning Outcomes

• Examining fundamentals coal geology, petrology, core analysis, gas content and behaviours
• Understand the basic components of a CSM project and data requirements to evaluate CSM projects
• Understand gas volumetrics and calculate in place gas volumes
• Assess the economic impact of a successful data collection program
• Learn the requirements for a successful CSM pilot project and the potential impact on reserves of a successful pilot
• Comprehend the differences between resources and reserves and the requirements to move resources to reserves
• Identify the requirements and obligations for reporting reserves
• Basic overview of project economics, cost of production, price of gas and margins

What Participants Liked & Learnt

"Very practical, straight forward explanation of theory & reality"
General Manager Engineering, Clough

" The content was informative & useful to someone new to the industry"
Technical Assistant, Qld Gas Company Group

About the Course

This course is designed to assist individuals throughout the financial, coal and petroleum industries understand Coal Seam Methane (CSM).

The course will cover the entire CSM project spectrum, intended to provide an introduction to those who are new to the CSM industry yet show relevant case histories for those currently working on ongoing CSM projects.

It will also provide detailed information to experienced CSM managers who are trying to optimise reserve bookings.

The CSM industry, due to the nature of coal, is much more variable than the conventional oil and gas industry. The course will illustrate the similarities and differences and how to manage the risk for CSM projects.

Who Should Attend

• Petroleum engineers and geologists who wish to understand the differences between conventional and CSM projects
• Potential investors in CSM projects
• CSM managers who wish to understand the reserve process, reserve bookings and risk in CSM
• Anyone wishing to establish a basic understanding of CSM

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