As a result of the growing demand by our clients, Fekete has formed a dedicated coal-bed methane (CBM) group headed by Kamal Morad. This group helps companies engaged in CBM development to optimize their production of new or existing coalbed methane wells. Similar to our conventional reservoir engineering services, Kamal’s group prepares engineering reports to determine an optimal development strategy, but specific to CBM.
Fekete uses its F.A.S.T. CBM ™ software to estimate reserves and generate production forecasts for new plays. F.A.S.T. CBM™ allows us to analyze production and pressure data for producing CBM reservoirs. It is the ideal tool for determining expected ultimate recovery and gas-in-place.
Projects
Fekete’s completed project list includes the following project categories:
- Determination of viability of developing new CBM resources
- Optimal infill well spacing for development of existing fields
- De-watering period and gas production forecasts
- CBM reserve evaluation
Reserve evaluations are conducted using volumetric/analogy, material balance and production history modeling methods. Fekete uses both analytical (single well tank-type model) and numerical (multi-well gridded model) simulation to generate gas and water production forecasts for CBM wells. Regardless of whether the formation is saturated, undersaturated, or if the well has multiple layers, Fekete can generate accurate forecasts that are used for calculating project economics.
