CoalbedMethaneExtractionintheSydneyBasin.pptVIP

Coalbed Methane Extraction in the Sydney Basin Gas and Coal Outburst Seminar November 20, 2002 Presentation Outline Sydney Gas Company What is CBM? Exploration Process Understanding the Rock Mechanics/Stress profiles Fracturing Process Conclusion SYDNEY GAS COMPANY Public company listed on the AustralianStock Exchange 5,800 shareholders 45% live in New South Wales 25% of NSW shareholders live the south west of Sydney Aims to become a leading Australian gas producer through development of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) from the Sydney Basin SGC’s PROJECT  Sydney Gas Company owns controlling inte