1. Coal Seam Gas/ Coal Bed Methane (CSG/CBM) in Asia -
Market Analysis, Investment Scenario, Competitive Landscape
and Production Forecasts to 2020
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Coal Seam Gas/ Coal Bed Methane (CSG/CBM) in Asia - Market Analysis, Investment Scenario,
Competitive Landscape and Production Forecasts to 2020
Summary
“Coal Seam Gas/ Coal Bed Methane (CSG/CBM) in Asia - Market Analysis, Investment Scenario,
Competitive Landscape and Production Forecasts to 2020”, is the latest report from industry
analysis specialists GlobalData, offering comprehensive information on the Asian Coal Seam Gas
market, covering Australia, China, India, New Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam CBM markets.
CBM or CSG as it is referred to in Australia, is one of the major unconventional sources of gas.
The naturally occurring methane gas has characteristics similar to that of conventional natural gas.
CSG is believed to be formed during the conversion of organic matter in to coal, a process
believed to have occurred many years ago. It is usually extracted by pumping water into the deep
coal bed, thereby extracting the methane adsorbed over the coal deposits.
The report is compiled using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary
and secondary research, and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.
Scope
This report provides detailed information and analysis of the CSG/CBM market in Australia, China,
India, New Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam. The report primarily focuses on -
- Key growth drivers and challengesfor the development of CSG/CBM resources in major Asian
markets
- Various exploration projects and the major companies engaged in CSG exploration and
production
- Projected CSG/CBM production by 2020 for Australia, China, India and Indonesia

2. - Overview of the CSG scenario in Australia including reserves, production and major basins with
CSG potential including brief coverage of Australia CSG fiscal regulations
- Overview of the CBM scenario in China including reserves, production, major government
policies and targets.
- Overview of the CBM scenario in India covering key reserves and production as well as brief
overview of policy measures and CBM exploration rounds
- Overview of CBM development in Indonesia, including basins, exploration blocks and major
companies
- Status of CBM exploration in New Zealand, including the country’s CBM exploration blocks and
key CBM operators
- Status of CBM exploration in Vietnam and key companies engaged in CBM exploration
Reasons to buy
- Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights into Asia’s coal CBM/CSG
exploration and production market
- Identify opportunities and challenges in the CSG/CBM industry, particularly in terms of policy and
regulatory structures
- Understand the policy landscape and fiscal regulations for CSG/CBM development in Australia,
China, India and Indonesia
- Increase future revenue and profitability with the help of insights into future opportunities and
critical success factors in the CSG/CBM industry
- Identify opportunities to form partnerships with major players and enter this prolific investment
destination
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Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include
1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 4
1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 7
2 Introduction 8
2.1 Overview 8
2.2 GlobalData Report Guidance 9
3 Coal Bed Methane/Coal Seam Gas in Asia, Overview 10
3.1 China, Indonesia, Australia and India Possess Abundant CBM Resources 10
3.2 Australia Leads Exploration for CSG Resources in Asia-Pacific Region 11
3.3 Australia and China Lead CBM Production in Asia 11
3.4 Coal Bed Methane Asia, Major Issues and Drivers 12
3.4.1 Proven Coal Reserves in Key Asian Markets to Provide Strong Platform for Regional CBM

3. Development 12
3.4.2 Increasing Consumption of Natural Gas in Asia-Pacific Countries to Encourage CBM
Development in the Region 13
3.4.3 Coal Seam Gas Development in Australia to Lead to an Increase in Liquefied Natural Gas
Liquefaction Projects 14
3.4.4 Slow Development of Infrastructure to Affect CBM Production in Asia-Pacific 14
3.4.5 CBM Development Activities Challenged by Rising Environmental Concerns about its
Exploitation 15
4 Coal Seam Gas in Australia - A Leading Country in terms of Regional CSG Development 16
4.1 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Overview 16
4.2 Coal Seam Gas in Queensland, Australia 16
4.2.1 Surat Basin Accounts for the Majority of CSG Reserves in Queensland 17
4.2.2 Bowen and Surat, Major CSG Basins in Queensland 18
4.2.3 Queensland has More than 70 Active CSG Exploration Blocks 21
4.2.4 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Major Projects in Queensland 21
4.3 Coal Seam Gas in New South Wales, Australia 28
4.3.1 Sydney Basin, Most Prominent CSG Basin in New South Wales 29
4.3.2 Robust CSG Exploration Activities Expected in New South Wales 30
4.3.3 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Major Projects in New South Wales 31
4.4 Coal Seam Gas in Victoria 32
4.4.1 Coal Seam Gas Regulations in Victoria 32
4.4.2 Temporary Ban on CSG Development Licenses Imposed by Victorian Government 32
4.5 Australia has Witnessed Over US$200MM Investments in its CBM Industry Since January
2012 33
4.6 Coal Seam Gas in Australia, Development Scenario 34
4.6.1 Mounting Public Concern Regarding the Safety and Environmental Impacts of Coal Seam
Gas Exploration 34
4.6.2 Queensland Gas Scheme Encourages Domestic Gas Consumption in Australia 34
4.7 CSG Production in Australia to Reach an Estimated 63.2 Billion Cubic Meters by 2020 35
4.8 Coal Seam Gas Markets in Australia, Competitive Analysis and Investment Scenario 37
4.8.1 Arrow Energy Limited 37
4.8.2 Queensland Gas Company 38
4.8.3 Santos Limited 39
4.8.4 Molopo Energy 39
5 Coal Bed Methane in China: An Emerging CBM Development Destination 40
5.1 Coal Bed Methane in China, Overview 40
5.1.1 China Holds Rich CBM Resources 40
5.2 Qinshui and Ordos are Major Coal Bed Methane Basins in China 41
5.2.1 Qinshui Basin 41
5.2.2 Ordos Basin 41
5.2.3 Qinyuan 42
5.3 Coal Bed Methane in China, Development Scenario 43

4. 5.3.1 Government Concern Regarding the Increase in Coal Mine Deaths Could Provide Key
Impetus for CBM Activities in the Country 43
5.3.2 Financial Subsidy and Preferential Tax for CBM Development 43
5.3.3 China Aiming to Undertake Significant CBM Production During its 12th Five Year Plan 43
5.4 Coal Bed Methane Production in China is Estimated to Increase to 34.2 Billion Cubic Meters
by 2020 44
5.5 Coal Bed Methane Market in China, Major Players and Competitive Analysis 45
5.5.1 China United Coal Bed Methane 45
5.5.2 Greka China Limited 46
6 Coal Bed Methane in New Zealand 48
6.1 Coal Bed Methane New Zealand, Overview 48
6.2 Coal Bed Methane New Zealand, CBM Development Scenario 49
6.3 Major Companies Engaged in CBM Development in New Zealand 50
6.3.1 L&M Energy Limited 50
6.3.2 Solid Energy New Zealand Limited 51
7 Coal Bed Methane in India 52
7.1 Coal Bed Methane India, Overview 52
7.1.1 Coal Bed Methane India, Major Coal Reserves 52
7.2 Coal Bed Methane India, CBM Policy 52
7.2.1 Coal Bed Methane Licensing Rounds in India 53
7.3 Coal Bed Methane India, CBM Development Scenario 57
7.3.1 CBM Pricing Issues Currently Hamper Further Development of CBM Resources in India 57
7.3.2 Lack of Adequate Infrastructure to Affect CBM Development in India 57
7.3.3 Coal Bed Methane India, State Wise CBM Exploration and Development Projects 58
7.4 CBM Production in India Expected to Reach Two Billion Cubic Meters by 2020 62
7.5 ONGC, Essar Oil and Reliance Industries Limited are among the Major Companies Engaged
in CBM Exploration in India 63
7.5.1 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited 63
7.5.2 Reliance Industries Limited 64
7.5.3 Essar Oil Limited 64
7.5.4 Dart Energy Limited 65
8 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia 66
8.1 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, Overview 66
8.1.1 Indonesia Holds 453tcf of CBM Resources 66
8.2 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, Policy and Fiscal Measures 68
8.2.1 CBM Regulation in Indonesia 68
8.2.2 CBM Offering Procedure 69
8.3 Coal Bed Methane in Indonesia, Development Scenario 70
8.3.1 Indonesia Plans to Invest US$505 MM into CBM Infrastructure Development 70
8.3.2 Indonesia has 36 Active CBM Exploration Blocks 71
8.4 Indonesian Government Targets to Achieve CBM Production of 10.2 Billion Cubic Meters by
2020 72

5. 8.5 Major CBM Operators in Indonesia 72
8.5.1 CBM Asia Development Corporation 72
8.5.2 Dart Energy Limited 74
9 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam 76
9.1 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam, Overview 76
9.2 Coal Bed Methane in Vietnam, Industry Development 76
9.3 Dart Energy, Keeper Resources and PetroVietnam are Engaged in CBM Exploration in
Vietnam 77
9.3.1 Dart Energy Limited 77
9.3.2 Keeper Resources Incorporated 77
9.3.3 PetroVietnam 77
10 Appendix 78
10.1 Market Definitions 78
10.2 Sources 78
10.3 Abbreviations 80
10.4 Methodology 81
10.4.1 Coverage 81
10.4.2 Secondary Research 82
10.4.3 Primary Research 82
10.4.4 Expert Panel Validation 82
10.5 Contact Us 82
10.6 Disclaimer 83
1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Coal Seam Gas in Asia, Anthracite, Bituminous, Sub-Bituminous and Lignite Coal
Reserves, Key Asian Countries (mmt), 2011 12
Table 2: Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefaction Industry, Australia, Major Planned Liquefied Natural
Gas Projects, 2012 14
Table 3: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Queensland CSG Proven and Probable Reserves
(bcm), 2004-2011 17
Table 4: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Bowen Basin CSG Reserves and Production (bcm),
2004-2011 18
Table 5: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Surat Basin CSG Reserves and Production (bcm),
2004-2011 19
Table 6: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Major Active Exploration Blocks in Queensland, 2012
21
Table 7: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Coal Seam Gas Projects in Queensland, 2010-2011
26
Table 8: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, New South Wales Total and Recoverable Coal Seam
Gas Reserves (bcm), 2012 28
Table 9: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, CSG Production Sydney Basin, New South Wales
(bcm),2006-2012 28

6. Table 10: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Active CBM Exploration Blocks in New South
Wales, 2012 30
Table 11: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, CBM Production (bcm), 2000-2011 35
Table 12: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, CSG Production Forecast (bcm), 2013-2020 36
Table 13: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, Newly Discovered Proven Reserves by Province
(bcm), 2011-2015 40
Table 14: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, CSG Production Forecast (bcm), 2013-2020 44
Table 15: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, Exploration Blocks of CUCBM, 2012 45
Table 16: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, CBM Exploration Assets of Green Dragon Gas, 2012
47
Table 17: Coal Seam Gas Industry, New Zealand, Active CBM Exploration Blocks, 2012 49
Table 18: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Development Timeline, 1997-2010 53
Table 19: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Details of CBM Licensing Round One, 2001 54
Table 20: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Details of CBM Licensing Round Two, 2003 54
Table 21: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Details of CBM Licensing Round Three, 2006 55
Table 22: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Details of CBM Licensing Round Four, 2010 56
Table 23: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Details of CBM Blocks Awarded on Nomination Basis 56
Table 24: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, State Wise Blocks Awarded in Rounds One, Two, Three
and Four (Includes Nomination), 2012 58
Table 25: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Resource Potential in the Awarded Blocks in West
Bengal, 2012 59
Table 26: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Resource Potential in the Awarded Blocks in
Jharkhand, 2012 59
Table 27: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Resource Potential in the Awarded Blocks in
Madhya Pradesh, 2012 60
Table 28: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Resource Potential in the Awarded Blocks in
Chhattisgarh, 2012 60
Table 29: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Resource Potential in the Awarded Blocks in
Rajasthan, 2012 60
Table 30: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Resource Potential in the Awarded Blocks in
Maharashtra, 2012 61
Table 31: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Field Wise CBM Production (mmcm), 2006-2011 62
Table 32: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CSG Production Forecast (bcm), 2013-2020 62
Table 33: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Blocks in which ONGC holds Interest, 2012 63
Table 34: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, Reliance Industries Limited’s CBM Blocks, 2012 64
Table 35: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Blocks in Which Essar Holds Interest 65
Table 36: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CBM Blocks in Which Dart Energy Holds Interest 65
Table 37: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, CBM Basins Profile, 2011 67
Table 38: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, Investment and Production Profile (Cumulative),
2010-2014 70
Table 39: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Active CBM Exploration Blocks, 2012 71
Table 40: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, CBM Asia’s PSC Profile, 2012 72

7. Table 41: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, CBM Blocks of CBM Asia Development
Corporation, 2012 73
Table 42: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Vietnam, CBM Exploration Blocks, 2012 76
1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Asia, Coal Bed Methane Resources (tcf), 2011 10
Figure 2: Coal Seam Gas in Asia, Anthracite, Bituminous, Sub-Bituminous, and Lignite Coal
Reserves, Key Asian Countries (mmt), 2011 12
Figure 3: Natural Gas, Asia, Present and Projected Consumption of Key Countries (bcm), 2005-
2035 13
Figure 4: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Queensland CSG Proven and Probable Reserves
(bcm), 2004-2011 17
Figure 5: Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefaction Industry, Australia, Australia Pacific Liquefied Natural
Gas Project Location Map, 2012 22
Figure 6: Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefaction Industry, Australia, Santos Gladstone Liquefied
Natural Gas Project Location Map, 2012 23
Figure 7: Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefaction Industry, Australia, Queensland Curtis Liquefied
Natural Gas Project Overview, 2012 24
Figure 8: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Bowen Gas Project Location Map, 2012 25
Figure 9: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Mergers and Acquisitions in CSG Markets, 2008-
2012 33
Figure 10: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, CSG Production Forecast (bcm), 2013-2020 36
Figure 11: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Australia, Arrow Energy CBM Basin, 2012 38
Figure 12: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, Shizhuang South CBM Basin, 2011 42
Figure 13: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, CSG Production Forecast (bcm), 2013-2020 44
Figure 14: Coal Seam Gas Industry, China, Green Dragon Gas CBM Exploration Blocks, 2012 46
Figure 15: Coal Seam Gas Industry, New Zealand, Location Map of L&M Energy’s CSG Permits,
2012 50
Figure 16: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, State Wise CBM Exploration Blocks Awarded in
Rounds One, Two, Three and Four (Includes Nomination), 2012 58
Figure 17: Coal Seam Gas Industry, India, CSG Production Forecast (bcm), 2013-2020 62
Figure 18: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, CBM Basins, 2011 66
Figure 19: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, CBM Offering Procedure in Indonesia 69
Figure 20: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, Investment and Production Profile (Cumulative),
2010-2014 70
Figure 21: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, Dart Energy’s South Sumatra PSC, 2012 74
Figure 22: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Indonesia, Dart Energy’s Kalimantan PSC, 2011 75
Figure 23: Coal Seam Gas Industry, Vietnam, Dart Energy’s CBM PSC, 2012 77
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