coal-bed methane
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methane
noun[U]
uk/ˈmiː.θeɪn/us/ˈmiː.θeɪn/
a gas with no smell or colour, often used as ...
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We are also undertaking more feasibility work on underground coal gasification and accessingcoal-bedmethane.
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Potentially,coal-bedmethanehas a part to play in achieving both those objectives.
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Coal-bedmethaneplans are, of course, nothing new.
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I support him in his opposition to thecoal-bedmethaneproposals.
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It is important to distinguish betweencoal-bedmethaneand coal-mine methane.
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In that context, the development ofcoal-bedmethaneas a fuel, albeit on a small scale, will supplant the use of more carbon dioxide-aggressive resources such as oil and coal.
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I wanted to provide a framework in which, over time, localised suppliers could emerge, producing for perhaps three or fourcoal-bedmethanewells and supplying to relatively few purchasers.
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Estimates of the nationalcoal-bedmethaneresource vary widely, and it is too early to put a figure on the level of production that could be expected.
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Britain's coal reserves offer considerable potential for the development of a viablecoal-bedmethaneindustry.
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The debate provides an opportunity to discuss some of the issues involved as they relate to energy policy, the possible role ofcoal-bedmethaneenergy generation and local issues.
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The former produced today's highly-valued mineral trona, while the latter createdcoal-bedmethanegas, coal, and the world's largest known oil-shale deposit.
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