Raven Ridge Resources and the US Environmental Protection Agency are hosting the three day conference on coal mine methane development and utilization.

 

Organisers said the conference will cover the range of issues impacting CMM recovery and use including: resource and reserves assessment, optimization of surface and in-mine drilling programs, integration of methane degasification with mining operation, utilization options and end-use markets, important regulatory issues, ownership and project finance.

 

On the third day participants will have the opportunity ofto vist the West Elk Mine in Somerset, Colorado, to view a utilization project.

 

Confirmed speakers to date include:

 

The Need and Focus of Western US CMM Workshop, Ray Pilcher, Raven Ridge Resources

 

EPA's Perspective and Supporting Programs, Clark Talkington, EPA Coalbed Methane Outreach

 

Modern Methane Drainage Strategies, Dan Brunner, REI Drilling

 

Underground and Surface Equipment and Facilities, Mike Peacock, Mountain Coal Company

 

Gas Processing and Upgrade for Gas Sales - Case Studies, Mike Mitariten, Engelhard

 

Optimizing Returns from Coal Mine Gas Power Projects, Kai Vorholz, G.A.S.

 

Heating Mine Ventilation Air & Flaring, Pete Soot, Northwest Fuel Development

 

LNG from CMM, Charlie Estes, Appalachian Pacific

 

Energy from Waste Gas and Reject Coal, John Whellock, JW Technologies

 

Ventilation Air Methane, Lee Schultz (IRG) & Richard Mattus (MEGTEC Systems)

 

Resource and Reserves Determination, Ron Collings, Raven Ridge Resources

 

Project Implementation Hurdles and Risks, Chuck Dixon, formerly of JWR

 

Mineral Rights Issues, Jim Evans, Association of Governments of Northern Colorado

 

Where the Natural Gas Market is Headed, Jonathan Kelafant, Advanced Resources Int'l

 

Distributive Generation - Striking a Deal with the Utilities, Randy Udall, Community Office for Resource Efficiency

 

Capturing and Monetizing U.S. GHG Reduction Credits, Bill Townsend, Blue Source

 

The Role of Natural Gas, Kathy Hall, Colorado Oil & Gas Association

 

For more information, contact Mike Cote of Raven Ridge Resources at Mcote@ravenridge.com or +1-970-245-4088.