Study on Devonian Shale Coal Seam and Similar Special Appalachian Gas Energy Prospects and Opportunities.

摘要

This study examines the special developmental opportunities for local,state,regional,and federal programs relating to Devonian Shale,coal seams,and other difficult natural gas sources for maintaining and increasing employment in the Appalachian Region. Governmental and private sector activities are discussed,both encouraging and constraining,along with recommendations and potentials for development. The work researches the technical,economic,and institutional issues and case histories for gas from Devonian Shale,coal seams,and other difficult sources such as gas from deep drilling,Lake Erie potential,and other low permeable sources. Market characteristics and opportunities are examined for utilities,large and small independent producers,and producer-consumers. A special legal study of methane gas ownership in coalbeds is included.