Randolph, John; Balasubrahmanyam, Sunil (Virginia Tech. Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research., 1990-03-15)
This report reviews the prospects for commercial development of coalbed methane in Virginia. The first section summarizes recent studies on resource potential. The second describes production technologies and marketing options. The third discusses legal and institutional issues, including recent changes in the regulatory framework. The final section offers conclusions and recommendations for further study.