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Utah Coalbed Methane Gas Production
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Report is Complete* Through: February 2008




NOTE: Coalbed Methane wells are classified as Gas Wells in the state of Utah. The production shown here is included in the state's published natural gas production volumes. The first coalbed methane production in Utah occurred in 1987.

From Production Reports Submitted and Processed as of July 4, 2008
YEAR
MCF
(MCF = Thousand Cubic Feet)
2008
11,550,409
2007
73,622,656
2006
76,705,287
2005
81,926,358
2004
89,288,138
2003
97,645,621
2002
102,054,377
2001
92,998,528
2000
75,591,401
1999
51,658,926
1998
32,549,242
1997
22,889,799
1996
16,952,846
1995
12,211,190
1994
4,690,937
1993
906,213
1992
156,143
1991
76,098
1990
0
1989
0
1988
37,045
1987
8,884
1986
0
1985
0
Cumulative Production
843,520,098

* These volumes reflect production thru the latest "complete" report period (i.e., at least 98% of wells have been reported on for the month). Production volumes which have been reported for subsequent months are not included here (reports not yet "complete").

NOTE: Production reports are due to the division within 45 days following the month of production.

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