Topics to be covered include a review of the global markets; issues impacting coal seam methane development in Australia; regulating and promoting exploration of CSM; and others.
While the first day focuses on issues related to exploring for CSM and developing commercial distribution, Day 2 (June 26) includes several papers of interest to longwall mines interested in utilising their mine methane.
Some papers include:
Waste Coal Mine Gas to Electricity - some recent experiences, Russ Healey, Business Development Manager
Opportunities for utilisation of mine methane in Australia- a technological and economic review, Dr Cliff Mallett, CSIRO
Ventilation air methane: An emerging resource Karl Schultz, Team Leader, Coal Methane Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, US
Looks at Global Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) Emissions; Examining technologies to convert VAM into heat and power; Project economics and market potential.
Horizontal applications for coal seam methane recovery, Scott Thomson, Technical Director, Coal Technologies and Duncan MacDonald, AJ Lucas Group
Looks at Benefits from horizontal directional drilling in CSM projects; Tailoring horizontal drilling to specific geological conditions; Applications to surface-based coal seam de-gasification and surface to in-seam coal bed methane extraction; Case studies
Establishing a commercial coal mine methane business at Moura mine, Dr Julie Beeby, Seamgas Manager, Moura Mine
The conference will be held 25 - 26 June 2002, at Four Points by Sheraton Sydney. For additional details visit www.ibcoz.com.au/csm
