Coalbed methane could cut India`s energy deficit

Journal Article · Mon May 25 00:00:00 EDT 1998 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:605802

Kelafant, J ^[1]; Stern, M ^[2]

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1. Advanced Resources International Inc., Arlington, VA (United States)
2. MathTech International Inc., Arlington, VA (United States)

Foreign interest in upcoming Indian coalbed methane (CBM) concession rounds will depend on prospect quality, fiscal regime attractiveness, and perceptions interested parties will have concerning the government`s willingness to promote development. The more liberal tax and royalty provisions for foreign producers announced by the ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas indicate that India is interested in attracting international CBM investments. This article examines the potential for developing the country`s large CBM resource base, estimated between 30 tcf (250 billion cu m) and 144 tcf (4 trillion cu m) of gas. It also provides an overview of the current contractual and regulatory framework governing CBM development.

• OSTI ID: 605802
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Vol. 96, Issue 21; Other Information: PBD: 25 May 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
COAL DEPOSITS
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
COAL SEAMS
DEGASSING
INDIA
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
GEOLOGY