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Baseline water well testing

Baseline well water testing is required for coalbed methane projects to protect groundwater and the environment.

Baseline Water Well Testing Program

  • Baseline Water Well Test Reporting Template (XLS, 251 KB)
  • CBM Data Submission Bulk File Transfer Instructions (PDF, 49 KB)
  • Gas Sampling Requirements for Baseline Water-Well Testing for Coalbed Methane/Natural Gas in Coal Operations
  • Standard for Baseline Water-Well Testing for Coalbed Methane/Natural Gas in Coal Operations
  • The Free Gas Sampling Standard Operating Procedure for Baseline Water Well Testing

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