Production characteristics and reservoir analysis of coalbed methane reservoirs

International Journal of Coal Geology

Volumn 38, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 27-45

  Zuber, Michael D ^a  

^a S A Holditch and Assocs Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

Appalachian Basin; Coalbed methane; Production techniques; Reservoir analysis

Indexed keywords

COALBED METHANE RESERVOIRS;

COAL MINES; MECHANICAL PERMEABILITY; METHANE; NATURAL GAS FIELDS; PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING; PETROLEUM RESERVOIR EVALUATION; WASTEWATER DISPOSAL; WELL STIMULATION;

COAL DEPOSITS;

COALBED METHANE; GAS PRODUCTION; RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION;

UNITED STATES;

EID: 0032467875     PISSN: 01665162     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0166-5162(98)00031-7     Document Type: Article

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