Subsurface sequestration of carbon dioxide - an overview from an Alberta (Canada) perspective

International Journal of Coal Geology

Volumn 43, Issue 1-4, 2000, Pages 287-305

  Gentzis, Thomas ^a  

^a GeoEnergy Research   (Canada)

Author keywords

CO2 disposal; Coalbed methane; Greenhouse gas emissions

Indexed keywords

COALBED METHANE; SUBSURFACE SEQUESTRATION;

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL; CARBON DIOXIDE; FOSSIL FUEL POWER PLANTS; GAS EMISSIONS; GREENHOUSE EFFECT; METHANE; OCEAN DUMPING;

COAL;

CARBON DIOXIDE; CARBON SEQUESTRATION; COAL SEAM; COALBED METHANE; GREENHOUSE GAS; UNDERGROUND STORAGE; WASTE MANAGEMENT;

EID: 0034087065     PISSN: 01665162     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0166-5162(99)00064-6     Document Type: Conference Paper

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