Water for Life: Knowledge and Research: Potential for Gas Migration Due to Coalbed Methane Development

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The report presents a scientific review of the potential for coalbed gas migration. The report includes the background with respect to Alberta geology, a discussion on coal gas migration including natural pathways and potential pathways related to energy and water well construction, a conceptual risk assessment, and a summary of CBM development experiences in the USA.

The Alberta Environment and Energy Resources Conservation Board response to the report is available at Alberta Environment/Energy Resources Conservation Board Response to the Report “Potential for Gas Migration Due to Coalbed Methane Development”

Keywords

Coalbed Methane, Gas Migration

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