Coalbed Methane Evaluation and Development

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Disciplines: Reservoir

Course Description

This course focuses on the evaluation and development processes for coalbed methane (also known as CBM or CSG). Special emphasis is on the key exploration data and how it is applied to estimate well productivity, recovery volumes, dewatering times, commercial development potential, and the appropriate completion method. Several data quality control techniques are reviewed along with the many lessons learned from actual development efforts in the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, and other locations around the world.

Topics:

• Variability of the commercially successful CBM plays
• Key geologic characteristics and evaluation issues
• Two gas-in-place calculation methods
• Production forecasting

Upon completion of this course, participants should have an understanding of:

• Reasons why the appropriate drilling and completion method must be refined for each play
• Examples of the steps, costs, and timelines for the overall development process
• Common major mistakes made in the field and in the lab
• Actual correlations between production rates and geologic or completion parameters
• Application and limitations of various production forecasting and simulation methods

Learning Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Course Length

4 Days

Why Attend

Those familiar with oil and gas development who are interested in a thorough review of the concepts, techniques and strategies needed for evaluating and developing commercial coalbed methane projects.

Who Attends

This course is for engineers, geo-science professionals, researchers, managers, business development specialists, and technical support staff.

Special Requirements

Participants need to bring a laptop or calculator to solve example problems.  Participants are assumed to have an understanding of general engineering and geologic terms.

CEUs

3.2 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are awarded for this 4-day course.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received no later than 14 days prior to the course start date. Cancellations made after the 14-day window will not be refunded. Refunds will not be given due to no show situations.

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