Appraisal drilling focuses on Ordos basin coal seams

A multiyear pilot and appraisal program is under way to assess the potential of the Hedong coalbed methane prospect in the Ordos basin of China. The targeted coals are of Permo-Carboniferous age, consisting of 10 seams distributed over a 150m-200m interval. The program will determine whether: 1. the...

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Published in:	The Oil & gas journal Vol. 97; no. 17; pp. 43 - 49
Main Authors:	JENKINS, C. D, BOYER II, C. M, FISHER, R. D, GOBRAN, B. D, BO, S. J, SHENGLI, Z
Format:	Magazine Article
Language:	English
Published:	Tulsa, OK Pennwell 26-04-1999 Endeavor Business Media
Subjects:	Applied sciences Carboniferous Coal Coal and derived products Coalbed methane Drilling Economic data Energy Energy economics Exact sciences and technology Fossil fuels and derived products Fuels Gas General, economic and professional studies Hydrology Methane Oil exploration Oil fields Permeability Remote sensing Structure, chemical and physical properties Sulfur content Asia China Exploratory drilling Methane Productivity Coal seam gas Statistical estimation Dehydration Potential reserve Marketing
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Summary:	A multiyear pilot and appraisal program is under way to assess the potential of the Hedong coalbed methane prospect in the Ordos basin of China. The targeted coals are of Permo-Carboniferous age, consisting of 10 seams distributed over a 150m-200m interval. The program will determine whether: 1. the coals are dewatered, 2. commercial gas rates can be attained, and 3. a large enough area can be proven for commercial development. ARCO Exploration & Production Technology Co., Texaco Exploration & Production Technology Co., and China United Coalbed Methane Corp. are assessing the coalbed methane potential of the Hedong Prospect.
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ISSN:	0030-1388 1944-9151