Case study: A coalbed-methane automation system

Authors
Robertson, SK Pool, M Farrens, MJ Butts, TJ
Citation
Sk. Robertson et al., Case study: A coalbed-methane automation system, J PETRO TEC, 53(4), 2001, pp. 72-73
Categorie Soggetti
Geological Petroleum & Minig Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
01492136 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
72 - 73
Database
ISI
SICI code
0149-2136(200104)53:4<72:CSACAS>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
An automation system and continued implementation of innovative technologic al improvements have enabled River Gas Corp. to manage efficiently and cost -effectively a 200-sq mile coalbed-methane (CBM) field in a remote desert p lateau in the western U,S. The full-length paper describes the project from its inception in 1991 with a 13-well pilot project to a planned 600-well d evelopment.