About our DynIXTM Technology and Discharge Water Processing for Coal Bed Methane (CBM)
RG Global has proprietary technology that is especially advantageous in the reclamation of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) discharge water. Our DynIXTM technology allows us to reduce the environmental impact of CBM mining and process the discharged water directly into local streams and rivers; at a significant savings compared to other technologies currently being utilized in this industry. The end result is a technology that solves a major environmental issue while providing a tremendous economic advantage in the CBM industry.
CBM is the fastest growing alternative energy sector. CBM gas is processed though the removal of trapped gas located between the coal and water table. The gas is pumped out at very low operating cost, with a very high purity level. The only restricting factor has been the disposal or processing of the discharge water that is perpetually produced as a byproduct of the CBM gas extraction. By 2010 experts expect there to be more than 50,000 wells in Wyoming alone. Each well produces an average of 6.2 million gallons of discharge water per year.
Successful pilot tests of this technology, with CBM production companies in Wyoming in 2006, confirmed that our DynIXTM technology is the most cost effective available; that meets EPA and all state SAR discharge standards.While there are several competing technologies they all rely on a system of relocating contaminated discharge water from one location to another, without regards to the long term repercussions and potential threat to local wildlife, vegetation and fresh water supplies. Our DynIXTM technology provides a sustainable solution that solves CMB discharge problems, resulting in clean water today that does not place the burden on future generations.
While there are several competing technologies, they all rely on a system of relocating contaminated discharge water from one location to another without regards to the long term repercussions and potential threat to local wildlife, vegetation and fresh water supplies. Our DynIXTM technology provides a sustainable solution that solves CMB discharge problems, resulting in clean water today that does not place the burden of cleanup on future generations.
How coalbed methane is produced
In the Powder River Coal Field, coalbed methane wells are completed open hole. Using this method, casing is set to the top of the target coalbed and the underlying target zone is under-reamed and cleaned out with a fresh-water flush. A down-hole submersible pump is then used to move water up the tubing; the gas then separates from the water and flows up the annulus.
The natural gas and the water that are produced at individual wells are piped to a metering facility, where the amount of production from each well is recorded. The methane then flows to a compressor station where the gas is compressed and then shipped via pipeline. The water produced is diverted to a central discharge point at a drainage or impoundment. Some of the produced water is reinjected into nearby aquifers.
A Modified schematic diagram of a Coalbed Methane well showing an open hole completion technique.
Diagram was furnished by the Wyoming State Engineers Office.
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