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Coal bed methane recovery

US5402847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1994
Grant dateApr 4, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/006
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A process for producing methane from a subterranean coal bed by continuously injecting a carbon dioxide-containing gas into the coal bed and recovering displaced and desorbed methane from a recovery well. The injection gas may be exhaust gas from a hydrocarbon fueled engine.

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