A Practical Introduction to Coal Bed Methane: Experience from the Developing Fields of Australia and SE Asia

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1 A Practical Introduction to Coal Bed Methane: Experience from the Developing Fields of Australia and SE Asia November 2014 Gran Melia Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia Why should you attend? Review the historical development of CBM and the peculiarities of the Australian & SE Asian scene relative to the international experience Determine the key parameters that make or break a CBM project Appreciate the essential science behind CBM and what makes it unique Delve deep into the various methods employed in the planning and execution of a successful CBM exploration project Discuss the relationship between water and gas in CBM and the implications Select which production and completion technique will work for you, and why Understand what greenhouse emissions mean to the CBM industry Investigate and comprehend the differences between resources and reserves and the requirements to move resources to reserves Unravel the basic economic drivers behind CBM projects Participate in practical discussions and exercises that enhance practical understanding Who Should Attend? The course is generally applicable to anyone who would like to understand more about CBM, including petroleum engineers, mining engineers, geologists, potential investors in CBM projects, and financial analysts. The course is designed to be particularly accessible to young professionals, and those who may already have a conventional background, who wish to understand more about this important unconventional resource. Learning Level Beginner Exercises & Case Studies: A number of short exercises have been developed designed to reinforce key topics. A series of case studies from actual CBM fields in Australia and SE Asia will also be analysed and discussed in an informal group setting.

2 Course Description This course is designed to assist individuals throughout the financial, coal and petroleum industries to improve their understanding of CBM principles and fundamentals. It is particularly designed to appeal to young professionals, who may have some familiarity with subsurface approaches, but require further clarity. Particular attention is paid to the South-East Asian CBM scene, and practical examples and case studies are an important aspect of the course. There will be relevant comparison to the historical development of the industry in North America, Australia, and other current global developments. The program covers the entire CBM project spectrum, from exploration through to production, detailing the highly variable nature in fundamental reservoir properties between deposits, and demonstrating how this affects the bottom line commerciality of a project. CBM is vastly different to conventional petroleum, and requires a different approach. Hydrological and environmental matters are also of great importance to CBM, and the course will provide insight into how these factors can be managed. The course is designed to be practical, and should prove useful to existing CBM operators as well as those new to the scene. Providing an understanding of the commercial drivers behind CBM development is an important part of the course, including a guide to the booking of reserves and resources, and tips on what to look out for in reviewing these reports. About Your Course Instructor Scott Thomson is a geologist with more than 35 years experience in the coal mining and energy industries. He holds a B. Sc., M. Sc. And M.B.A. He has held leadership roles in industry and has worked as a consultant to the Coal Bed Methane (CBM) and coal mining industry for the past 15 years. He has been a managing director of a leading directional drilling service and technology supply company, and a Research Leader in coal seam gas associated with a major Australian CRC. Scott is Managing Director of CoalBed Energy Consultants ( which provides project management, technical services, business development, due diligence and consulting services in Coal Seam Gas (CSG) / CBM, Coal Mine Methane (CMM), fugitive emissions and related areas. CoalBed counts in its client list all of the major mining companies in Australia, and many of the leading CSG / CBM operators. Scott and his son Duncan have developed popular training courses in CBM Fundamentals, Production & Completion, and CBM Drilling which have been delivered to a range of clients in Australia and overseas. CoalBed have developed unique skills in the evaluation of fugitive emissions from shallow open cut mining operations and act as Estimators for companies reporting to the National Greenhouse Office for Carbon Tax compliance. The company also manages surface to inseam directional drilling programs for geological exploration and degasification, and have developed expertise in the use of directional drilling data for improved geological modelling. Scott has worked in most of the major coal seam gas basins throughout the world, and assisted with technology transfer of CBM skills and advanced directional drilling technology into emerging markets such as China, India, southern Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Recent CBM related experience includes developing fields in Indonesia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Brazil, Mozambique and Botswana. Scott is the author of a number of papers that have been published in a range of journals and proceedings, and was also the co-recipient of the prestigious Stefanko Award for best paper at the 2008 SME Conference in Denver, CO, USA for a paper titled A Petroleum Industry Approach to Coal Mine Drainage. He holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Newcastle, an MSc in Geology from the University of New England and an MBA from Deakin University. He is a member of the Geological Society of Australia and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Duncan Thomson has practical hands on project management experience in CBM and mining, and has specialised in drilling and logistics for the last 12 years. Duncan joined CoalBed in 2008, and became a Director in He has acted as project manager on a number of CBM exploration and mining projects in the major Australian coal basins. Recently, his project management skills have been applied to basins in Botswana, Mozambique and Kazakhstan on developing CBM basins. Duncan has extensive experience and skills in the interpretation, planning and management of a wide variety of drilling programs, including complex lateral drilling for CBM operators and miners. CoalBed has used this data to build detailed geological models relevant to longwall planning, a world-first. Duncan is also actively involved in aiding underground coal mines with the management of geological hazards during mine planning, development and longwall operations. Duncan has experience in coal seam geology, exploration, coalbed methane, geotechnical engineering, fugitive emission assessments, reservoir characterisation, safety systems and project management. He has worked in the technical services department for Australia s largest underground coal mining companies in QLD and NSW. Duncan holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Newcastle, and a Masters of Mining Engineering from the University of NSW. CEUs Engineers are responsible for enhancing their professional competence throughout their careers. Licensed, chartered, and/or certified engineers are sometimes required by government entities to provide proof of continued professional development and training. Training credits are defined as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Attendees of SPE training courses earn 0.8 CEUs for each day of training. We provide each attendee a certificate upon completion of the training course.

3 Day One Introduction: The background to CBM Overview of the global CBM industry What is CBM and how it formed? What is the CBM/coal relationship? CBM and the global energy mix CBM Fundamentals: The Essential Science Coal, and why gas is in it Basin analysis, the sedimentary and tectonic framework for coal formation Reservoir character Key concepts: gas content, saturation, permeability and net coal Gas layering in the subsurface Sampling and exploration gathering the right data Where are favourable formations for CBM? Day Two CBM production & drilling How can we produce gas? What are our options? Production and completion methods How to estimate time required for dewatering Production facilities, and dealing with water make Gathering systems and well head infrastructure State of the game in Australia and overseas The peculiarities of SE Asian CBM projects and specific challenges CBM water and greenhouse emissions The environmental side of CBM The relationship between water and gas in CBM How to deal with gas producing coal and potential interference with overlying aquifers The new greenhouse game and implications for CBM Day Three CBM Resources and Reserves How to estimate resources and reserves and why it is important What do we need to do to increase reserves? Pitfalls and Caveats: Understanding reserve certification reports Regulatory and social impacts on CBM development A review of the impact that government regulations & environmental controls can have on project development The social license to operate and CBM development Tenure: The competition between mining, CBM and other uses of coal Co-operation agreements: Lessons from Australian CBM development Landowner compensation templates for successful project development Wrap up and discussion Review of the major factors that determine success or other wise of a CBM play Where to from here? Where will the future CBM projects be located? What should we be looking for, and where? What can likely be done to improve CBM economics? The impact of LNG where will future CBM efforts be targeted? 8:00-8:30 a.m. 8:30-9:00 a.m. 9:00-10:30 a.m. 10:30-10:45 p.m. 10:45-1:00 p.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m. 2:00-3:15 p.m. 3:15-3:30 p.m. 3:30-5:00 p.m. DAILY TRAINING SCHEDULE Registration Opens Welcome Coffee and Tea Coffee Break & Discussion Lunch Break Coffee Break & Discussion

4 A Practical Introduction to Coal Bed Methane: Experience from the Developing Fields of Australia and SE Asia November 2014 Gran Melia Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia Registration Form Date : Member No : First Name : Last Name : Company : Job Title : Address : Town/City : Country : Postal Code: Telephone No : Registration Fees: (Please select appropriate box) SPE Member Non-SPE Member Early Bird Registration On/Before 22 October 2014 US$ 2, US$ 2, Registration After 22 October 2014 US$ 2, US$ 2, Registration Deadline: 5 November 2014 Fee includes course registration, training materials in digital format, 2 luncheons and daily coffee breaks If attendance is not sufficient for the course by 20 October 2014, SPE reserves the right to cancel the course Payment By Cheque U.S. Dollars Cheque to Society of Petroleum Engineers Payment Enclosed (Check No. ) Payment By Credit Card Credit Card Payment will be in U.S. Dollars only American Express Master Card Visa Diners Club Card Number Expiration Date (mm/yy) Security Code (3 digit on back of card / 4 digit on the front of Amex) Credit Card Billing Address & Zip/Postal Code Name of Card Holder Signature Note: Forms will not be processed and space cannot be guaranteed unless accompanied by payment for total amount Cancelation Policy a) A processing fee of US$ will be charged for cancellation received before the registration deadline 5 November b) Cancellation received after 5 November 2014, a 25% refund will be made to the registrant. c) No refund on cancellation received seven (7) days, 12 November 2014, prior to the starting of the course date. d) No refund will be issued if a registrant fails to show up for the training course. This form may be used as a company invoice Mail completed registration form with remittance and any supporting material to: Society of Petroleum Engineers Level 35, The Gardens South Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: Fax: trainingapac@spe.org *For group booking, please contact us at trainingapac@spe.org

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