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Vol. 6, No. 3
3rd Quarter 2000

RMAG 2000 Basin Center Gas Symposium to Be Held in Denver

The Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG), the Department of Energy, GTI, and the Rocky Mountain PTTC are co-sponsoring the RMAG 2000 Basin Center Gas Symposium in Denver, October 6. Basin-center gas production is estimated to make-up 10-15% of US gas production, but because of the magnitude of the potential resource, it will play an ever increasing role in future gas production. Including speakers, such as J. Masters from Direct Detection Experts, the symposium will provide an opportunity for geologists, engineers, managers and others to expand their understanding of specific basin accumulations and plays throughout the US.

For information contact Sandi Pellissier, RMAG, phone 303.573.8621, email RMAGdenver@aol.com, or visit RMAG’s website www.rmag.org, or PTTC Rockies website www.mines.edu/research/PTTC.

RMOTC and ATI Demonstrate Clay Media

Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center (RMOTC) has joined with Aqua Technologies Inc (ATI) for a long-term demonstration of ATI’s proprietary organic clay media used for remediating hydrocarbon-contaminated produced water. The clay absorbs organic compounds and some heavy metals, providing an efficient and cost effective way to extract those contaminants from produced water. RMOTC’s demonstration provides oil and gas producers the opportunity to observe the method for using the clay in the field.

For more information, contact Neil Haugland, phone: 307-261-5000 ext. 5017, email: neil.haugland@rmotc.doe.gov.

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Wyoming State Geological Survey Releases New and Revised Coalbed Methane Publications

The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) recently released a full-color pamphlet entitled “Coalbed Methane in Wyoming” and a new map of the coalbed methane gas play in the Powder River Basin.

The pamphlet answers a number of frequently asked questions about the state’s newest resource. In addition to a general discussion on the origin, formation, and occurrence of coalbed methane, there is more specific information on where the gas is found in Wyoming, as well as where it is expected to occur and how much coalbed methane might be present. There are also sections on how coalbed methane is produced, current production, land and mineral ownership issues, and some discussion about produced water. The pamphlets can be obtained by fax or email and are free.

The color map, “Northeast Wyoming Coal Bed Methane Development Area,” shows stream classes in various colors, as well as watershed boundaries and the area encompassed in the coalbed methane development. The map is geared toward those exploring for and developing coalbed methane, current and potential water users in the basin and downstream, as well as regulatory and environmental groups. The map, CMM 00-3, is available from the WSGS in hard copy, or digital form and can be purchased from the WSGS.

The Survey has also released revised versions of their coalbed methane maps of the Powder River Basin, CMM 00-1 and CMM 00-2. Color plots of each map are available for $30.00 each. The digital data will be available soon on CD-ROM for $100.00 and will include land and mineral ownership and stream classification coverages.

For more information, contact Rodney H. De Bruin, phone 307-766-2286, fax 307-766-2605, email rdebru@wsgs.uwyo.edu, or Robert M. Lyman, phone 307-766-2286, fax 307-766-2605, email rlyman@wsgs.uwyo.edu.