Coalbed Methane: A Review of Key Mechanisms & Technologies

Zhichen Yang; Zengcheng Yang; Wenjing Xue; Yuehang She

doi:10.62051/ijnres.v7n1.03

Authors

Zhichen Yang
Zengcheng Yang
Wenjing Xue
Yuehang She

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijnres.v7n1.03

Keywords:

Coalbed Methane (CBM); Accumulation Mechanism; Exploration and Development Technology; Environmental Impact.

Abstract

As an important unconventional natural gas resource, in-depth research on coalbed methane (CBM) is of great significance. By synthesizing relevant literature, this paper expounds the concept, genetic types, and accumulation mechanisms of CBM, conducts a detailed analysis of the characteristics and distribution laws of CBM reservoirs, discusses the current status and challenges of CBM exploration and development technologies, summarizes the environmental impacts of CBM development and corresponding response strategies, and looks forward to future research directions. The purpose is to comprehensively sort out the research progress in the field of CBM and provide a reference for subsequent in-depth research and development practices.

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