1 Table of Contents 3
1.1 List of Tables 5
1.2 List of Figures 6
2 Introduction 7
2.1 Overview 7
2.2 GlobalData Report Guidance 7
3 Coal Seam Gas in Asia 8
3.1 Coal Seam Gas In Asia, Reserves and Production 8
3.2 Coal Seam Gas in Asia, Major Drivers 11
3.2.1 Increasing Energy Demand has Fuelled Development of CBM Resources in Asia 11
3.2.2 Resource Conservation 11
3.2.3 Utilization of CBM will lead to Diversification of Energy Mix 11
3.2.4 Environmental Concerns Propel Growth of CBM Projects in China and India 11
3.3 Coal Seam Gas in Asia, Key Challenges 12
3.3.1 Ownership Rights of Coal Miners and CBM Producers 12
3.3.2 Lack of Physical Infrastructure is Hindering Commercial Production 12
3.3.3 Lack of Expertise in Reserve Estimation and Technology for CBM Utilization 12
3.3.4 Treatment and Disposal of Water during CBM Production 13
4 Coal Seam Gas in Australia 14
4.1 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Overview 14
4.2 Australia, Coal Seam Gas Reserves 14
4.2.1 Coal Seam Gas Reserves in Queensland, Australia 14
4.2.2 Coal Seam Gas Reserves in New South Wales, Australia, 2007-2010 16
4.3 Australia, Coal Seam Gas Production 18
4.3.1 Coal Seam Gas Production in Queensland, 1997-2008 18
4.3.2 Coal Seam Gas Production in New South Wales, 2000-2009 20
4.4 Coal Seam Gas In Australia, Policy and Fiscal Initiatives 21
4.4.1 Queensland Gas Scheme (Gas Electricity Certificates) 21
4.4.2 The Continuation of Petroleum Resource Rent Tax on CSG Producers in Australia 21
4.5 Coal Seam Gas Basins in Queensland, Australia 22
4.5.1 Bowen Basin 22
4.5.2 Surat Basin 23
4.5.3 Galilee Basin 24
4.5.4 Styx Basin 25
4.5.5 Ipswich Basin 25
4.5.6 Laura Basin 26
4.5.7 Maryborough Basin 26
4.5.8 Nagroorin Graben 26
4.6 Coal Seam Gas Basins in New South Wales, Australia 26
4.6.1 Sydney Basin 26
4.6.2 Gunnedah Basin 26
4.6.3 Clarence Moreton Basin 27
4.6.4 Gloucester Basin 28
4.7 Coal Seam Gas in Australia , Development Scenario 29
4.7.1 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Major Projects in Queensland 32
4.7.2 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Major Projects in New South Wales 33
4.7.3 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Major Gas Fired Power Plants 36
4.7.4 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, CSG to LNG Projects 36
4.8 Coal Seam Gas Markets in Australia , Competitive Analysis and Investment Scenario 38
4.8.1 Coal Seam Gas Market in Australia, Major Players 38
4.9 Coal Seam Gas Market in Australia, Major Mergers and Acquisitions(M&A) 44
4.10 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Future Scenario to 2015 46
4.11 Coal Seam Gas Market in Australia, Major Impediments 47
4.11.1 Environmental Concerns 47
5 Coal Bed Methane in China 48
5.1 Coal Bed Methane in China, An Overview 48
5.2 China, Coal Bed Methane Reserves and Production 48
5.3 Coal Bed Methane in China, Major Basins/ Fields 48
5.4 Coal Bed Methane in China, Policy and Government Targets 48
5.4.1 Coal Bed Methane in China, Fiscal and Policy Measures 50
5.5 Coal Bed Methane in China , Development Scenario 51
5.5.1 Coal Bed Methane in China, Major Utliization Sectors 51
5.6 Coal Bed Methane Market in China, Competitive Analysis 53
5.6.1 Coal Bed Methane Market in China, Major Players 53
5.7 Coal Bed Methane in China, Gas Infrastructure and Economic Viability of CBM 57
5.8 Coal Bed Methane Market in China , Investment Scenario 59
5.8.1 Coal Bed Methane Market in China, Major Acquisitions, Partnerships and Joint Ventures (JV), 2008-2010 59
5.9 Coal Bed Methane in China, Future Scenario to 2015 60
6 Coal Bed Methane in India 62
6.1 Coal Bed Methane in India, Overview 62
6.2 India, Coal Bed Methane, Reserves 62
6.2.1 India, Coal Bed Methane, Major Coal Fields 64
6.3 Coal Bed Methane in India , Policy and Government Targets 64
6.3.1 Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Rounds in India 65
6.4 Coal Bed Methane in India, Major Exploration Projects 68
6.5 Coal Bed Methane Market in India, Competitive Analysis and Investment Scenario 71
6.5.1 Coal Bed Methane in India, Major Companies 71
6.6 Coal Bed Methane in India, Gas Pipeline Infrastructure 74
6.7 Coal Bed Methane Market in India , Investment Scenario 75
6.8 Coal Bed Methane in India , Future Scenario to 2015 76
7 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia 78
7.1 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia , Overview 78
7.2 Indonesia, Coal Bed Methane, Reserves 78
7.3 Indonesia , Coal Bed Methane , Major CBM Basins 78
7.4 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia , Policy and Fiscal Measures 79
7.5 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, Industry Development 81
7.6 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, CBM to LNG Projects 81
7.7 Coal Bed Methane Market in Indonesia, Competitive Analysis and Investment Scenario 81
7.7.1 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, Major Players 81
7.8 Coal Bed Methane Market Investment Scenario, Indonesia 85
7.9 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, Future Scenario to 2015 85
8 Coal Bed Methane In Vietnam 87
8.1 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam , Overview 87
8.2 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam, Industry Development 87
8.3 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam, Competitive Analysis 87
8.3.1 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam, Major Companies 87
8.3.2 Petro Vietnam 87
8.3.3 Dart Energy Limited 88
8.3.4 Keeper Resource Inc 88
9 Appendix 90
9.1 Abbreviations 90
9.2 Methodology 91
9.2.1 Coverage 91
9.2.2 Secondary Research 91
9.2.3 Primary Research 91
9.2.4 Expert Panel Validation 92
9.3 Contact Us 92
9.4 Disclaimer 92