Coalbed methane: A review

International Journal of Coal Geology - Tập 101 - Trang 36-81 - 2012
Tim A. Moore1,2
1Cipher Coal Consulting Ltd., 173 Clifton Terrace, Sumner, Christchurch, 8081, New Zealand
2Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

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