Shale Gas Resources In Raniganj East Block: 8 Tcf.
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Essar Energy Plc has made a discovery of 8 Tcf of original in-place shale gas resources beneath its coalbed methane (CBM) reserves in the Raniganj East Block in West Bengal, India. The Mumbai-based company reported that the discovery is in addition to the estimated 1.09 Tcf in coalbed methane reserves. According to Essar, there is a 20% to 25% recovery factor, and the coalbed methane and shale gas resources can be produced simultaneously. The largest coalbed methane producer in India, Essar is now producing 35.3 MMcf/d. Essar is the operator of the Raniganj Block with 100% interest.
Description
Essar Energy Plc has made a discovery of 8 Tcf of original in-place shale gas resources beneath its coalbed methane (CBM) reserves in the Raniganj East Block in West Bengal, India. The Mumbai-based company reported that the discovery is in addition to the estimated 1.09 Tcf in coalbed methane reserves. According to Essar, there is a 20% to 25% recovery factor, and the coalbed methane and shale gas resources can be produced simultaneously. The largest coalbed methane producer in India, Essar is now producing 35.3 MMcf/d. Essar is the operator of the Raniganj Block with 100% interest.