CBM Development –

An Alternative Energy
for Better Future

Jakarta, 9th February 2012

Journey towards excellence

 INTRODUCTION
- Coal is a source, seal and reservoir rock. Gas is sorbed on the
coal surface. Typically over 90% methane with some ethane
and carbon dioxide.

- CBM production requires dewatering the coal formations.

When the pressure is reduced, gases are desorbed and flow
to the wellbore via a natural network of fractures (cleats).
After gas arrives at the wellbore, it is produced utilizing
conventional hydrocarbon gas extraction technology Stage Stage Stage 3,
1, 2,
Decline
De- Mid production
- Slow initial desorption and relative permeability effects

MCFD or BPD
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create a “negative gas decline curve.” Unique production Wat Gas
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characteristics of CBM results in low but inclining initial gas
production, peaking around 4-6 years as the coal is
dewatered (depressurized).
Time

- There are many benefits of CBM, such as for energy sourcing

(gas), power (electricity), industry (methanol, fertilizer). CBM
can be used locally or to be exported (LNG). Even CBM offer
benefits for global climate purposes (CO2 sequestration,
Carbon Trading)
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 DRILLING

- CBM drilling basically similar to oil and gas conventional, except keeping the drilling cost as low as possible
in order to achieve economics of the project since typical CBM development needs massive number of
wells. In order to do so safe and creative approaches in CBM drilling is strongly recommended.
 COMPLETION

CBM wells completion objectives : maximizing contact area of

dewatering and minimizing damaging coalseam.

Surface to In-Seam
Drilling / Completion

Formation Jetting
SURFACE FACILITIES & VARIOUS ARTIFICIAL LIFT
Production lift damages is the most
problem encountered in CBM
ESP
SUCKER
PCP ROD PUMP

CBM well site in Marathon

 CBM TRANSPORTATION

CBM can be transported and shipped

similar to gas conventional
CNG
LNG

PIPELINES
 FUTURE CBM
WATER
MANAGEMENT
Irrigation

Households

Providing a better life

to locals
Livestock

In US, water produced from CBM field

can contribute positively to community
CHALLENGES: HOW CBM PROJECT CAN BE ECONOMICALLY VIABLE
PT Medco CBM Sekayu

Buyer?

Area Dev/stages?

Clustering?

Facilities design?

Completion design?
TERIMA KASIH

Journey towards excellence