China's Coalbed Methane Production Falls Short, Engineering Challenges Revealed.
Coalbed methane development in China faces challenges despite its vast resources. The Qinshui and Ordos basins hold most of China's CBM, but production lags behind the US and Australia due to low single-well gas rates. The coal characteristics in these basins play a crucial role in CBM development, with high-rank coals being the focus. Understanding these factors is essential for improving CBM production in China.