Suggested policies to encourage coalbed methane development in China

Sun Maoyuan and Huang Shengchu

Natural Resources Forum, 1996, vol. 20, issue 1, 49-57

Abstract: The development of coalbed methane in the People's Republic of China has been selected by the Ministry of Coal Industry as a key strategic project within the coal industry. However, before the recovery of coalbed methane can reach its full economic potential, a number of constraints need to be overcome. Such constraints include the lack of policy framework, and of capital for project investments and equipment. Also needed is additional information on and experience with relevant technologies. Market mechanisms in China are not yet perfected during this initial period of transition to a market economy. In particular, artificially low gas prices and difficulties with repatriation of profits, discourage foreign direct investment and joint ventures. This paper examines internationally adopted, or proposed, policies that promote coalbed methane recovery; it then describes international activities that promote coalbed methane development in China; and finally presents China's options particularly suitable for expanding coalbed methane development.

Date: 1996
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