Geophysical well logging applications in unconventional natural gas resource evaluation

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5322890

Fertl, W H

A combination of political, economical, and technological circumstances is discussed relative to evaluation and production of unconventional natural gas resources. Methane recovery from both minable and unminable coal beds is currently also under investigation. A total of approximately 700 to 800 Tcf of gas is locked in these seams, of which an estimated 300 Tcf is believed to be contained in minable bituminous coal beds. 17 refs.

• Research Organization: Dresser Ind Inc
• OSTI ID: 5322890
• Report Number(s): CONF-810812-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BLACK SHALES
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COAL DEPOSITS
COAL SEAMS
DEVONIAN PERIOD
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FOSSIL FUELS
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GEOLOGIC AGES
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
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MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
OIL SHALES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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RECOVERY
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES
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