Coalbed Methane Technology Overview

Introduction

Because of Alaska's substantial coal resources, there is a question of the viability of coalbed methane production in the state.

Coal core desorbing at surface

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Coalbed Methane Technology in Alaska

Exploring for coalbed methane in Alaska.

Critical factors for coalbed methane production.

Links and Resources

• Clark, Art (USGS) and Bob Fisk (BLM). "Results from the Coalbed Methane Exploration and Testing Project, Wainwright, Alaska 2007-2008." Presentation from 2008 Alaska Rural Energy Conference.

• Clough, Jim, Jim Albright, Charles Barker, Bob Fisk, Rick Miller, and David Ogbe. "Coalbed Methane for Remote Villages." September 2002. Presentation.