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Landowner Video
Two landowners offer comments about coalbed natural gas development on their ranches.

Carlton Dewey Video - View Video
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2007 Documentary:
"Voices of The Powder River Basin"
Landowners offer comments about coalbed natural gas development on their ranches in the PRB. Each video is approximately 10 minutes long. Contact the CBNGA for your FREE copy today - info@cbnga.com.
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   - video 2
   - video 3

What Is Coalbed Natural Gas?
Coalbed natural gas is generated and stored in coal beds. Within the coal seam, the natural gas is held in place by water pressure. In order to release the natural gas, the water pressure must be reduced. This is accomplished by pumping a small percentage of the water out of the coal seam. A useful analogy is a can of soda pop. When the can is opened, pressure is released and the carbon dioxide in the liquid escapes from the can.
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Why call it “coalbed natural gas”
instead of “coalbed methane”?

Industry chooses to call it what it is. Coalbed methane is simply natural gas extracted from a coal seam. It's the same natural gas that you use to heat your home, cook your food and warm your water.
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The Geology of Coalbed Methane
Coalbed natural gas is natural gas (CH4) that occurs in coal beds and has been created during the conversion of plant material to coal, a process known as coalification
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CBNG Development Map
See the area of coalbed natural gas development in the Powder River Basin, which spans into both Wyoming and Montana.
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Gas Well Construction
There is a standard, relatively simple practice to drilling for coalbed natural gas. An outline of the process from initial surveying to water discharge is a helpful tool.
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FAQ’s
There are common questions asked about coalbed natural gas and its development. Many are answered here:
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Coalbed Gas Safety
Coalbed gas or methane is natural gas; it is used to heat homes, cook food, and generate the electricity we use every day. It is not toxic, and it does not cause cancer. In certain conditions, coalbed gas is highly flammable or explosive. Caution should be used around coalbed gas just as you do around your gas appliances.
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CBNGA Buffalo Education Fair Presentations
The Coalbed Natural Gas Alliance and the Buffalo office of the Bureau of Land Management hosted an Education Fair on coalbed natural gas for Johnson County residents. The Buffalo Education Fair presentations shown at the Fair are available here through the following links.
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