Global Methane Initiative (GMI) Coal Subcommittee Meeting and Coal Mine Methane Workshop
3–4 June 2015
Location: Bogotá, Colombia, Colombia
Organizer: Global Methane Initiative (GMI), Colombia Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) of Colombia, and the National Mining Agency of Colombia
Contact: Monica Shimamura, Felicia Ruiz Email: Shimamura.monica@epa.gov, Ruiz.felicia@epa.gov
Event Details: The GMI Coal Subcommittee meeting was held on 3 June 2015, followed by a Coal Mine Methane (CMM) Technical Seminar on 4 June 2015, sponsored by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) of Colombia, and the National Mining Agency of Colombia. The GMI Coal Subcommittee Meeting included updates from GMI Partner Countries as well as discussions and updates on the GMI transition post 2015. The GMI workshop included technical sessions on coal mine methane (CMM) project development, policy and ownership issues, and assessment and development of CMM resources – international case studies. The technical experts also participated in a CMM panel discussion.
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- Global Methane Initiative 21st Coal Subcommittee Meeting Minutes (PDF) (5 pp, 127K)
- Coal Mine Methane and Coalbed Methane Technical Workshop Proceedings
Welcome Addresses
Co-Chair Felicia Ruiz (United States), Co-Chair Huang Shengchu (China), and Co-Chair A. K. Debnath (India)
- Brief introductions of all meeting participants
- Adoption of agenda
Update from Administrative Support Group (ASG) and GMI Transition Task Force (PDF) (10 pp, 587K)
Monica Shimamura, ASG
- 2016 International Methane Forum
- Call for abstracts
- Potential co-location of meetings with other organizations
- Future of GMI: Report out on Transition Task Force discussions
Group Discussion on GMI Transition
Partner Country Updates
Partner Country delegates
- Brief updates from Partner Country delegates regarding any new or planned activities in-country or in other Partner Countries
- China (PDF) (15 pp, 394K)
- Colombia (PDF) (7 pp, 137K)
- India (PDF) (19 pp, 498K)
- Poland (PDF) (28 pp, 764K)
- United States (PDF) (10 pp, 180K)
Project Network Updates
- Brief updates from Project Network members regarding any new or planned activities or projects in Partner Countries
Subcommittee Affairs (PDF) (13 pp, 815K)
Co-Chairs and Subcommittee
- Coal Subcommittee Statement of Purpose and Action Plan
- Updated Subcommittee Tools and Resources
- Planning for Coal technical/policy sessions at the International Methane Forum
Concluding Remarks, Action Items and Adjournment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Addresses
- Tomás González, Ministry of Mines and Energy
- Natalia Gutierrez, National Mining Agency
- Mauricio De La Mora, National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH)
- Felicia A. Ruiz, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Introductory Concepts
Introduction to Unconventional Gas Development: Coalbed Methane (CBM) and Coal Mine Methane (CMM) (PDF) (72 pp, 11MB)
Roger Tyler, the ARC Group
Coalbed Methane Resources in Colombia (PDF) (31 pp, 3.6MB)
Dr. William Garzón, Technical Vice President, ANH
Policy and Ownership Issues
Regulatory Developments and Ownership Issues Impacting Future CMM Recovery and Utilization Projects in Colombia (PDF) (31 pp, 2.9MB)
Alberto Garcia, Vice President Oil & Gas, Drummond Ltd. Colombia
CMM Ownership and Issues: A Global Overview (PDF) (16 pp, 324K)
Meredydd Evans, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Open Discussion on CMM/CBM Policy and Ownership Issues
CMM Project Development
CMM Resource Assessments and their Impact on Project Development (PDF) (48 pp, 2.6MB)
Raymond C. Pilcher, Raven Ridge Resources
Best Practices for Gas Drainage in Underground and Surface Mines (PDF) (27 pp, 4MB)
Jonathan Kelafant, Advanced Resources International
Best Practices for CMM Utilization – End Use Options (PDF) (17 pp, 765K)
Clark Talkington, Advanced Resources International
CMM Project Development: International Experiences and the Path Forward in Colombia
The Path Forward for CBM/CMM Development in Colombia
Introductory presentations on international experiences, followed by a roundtable discussion featuring public and private sector stakeholders involved in the Colombian CMM and CBM markets
Concluding Remarks and Adjournment
Industry Sector: Coal Mines
