coal bed methane

Coal bed methane (CBM) is natural gas stored within coal seams underground. As coal forms, it traps methane gas produced by natural processes. When the coal is mined or drilled into, the pressure releases the methane, which can then be captured and used as an energy source. CBM is considered a clean-burning fuel and provides an alternative to other fossil fuels, helping to reduce pollution. Its extraction involves drilling into coal seams and managing groundwater levels to release the trapped gas safely and efficiently.