Coalbed Methane

About Coalbed Methane

This section outlines how coalbed methane (CBM) is formed and extracted.  It also highlights the potential for CBM development in Alberta. Read more

Coalbed Methane Development

This section provides an overview of some of the regulatory requirements and legislative framework for CBM development in Alberta. Read more

Coalbed Methane FAQs

This section will answer frequently asked questions regarding CBM development in Alberta.  Read more

CBM Consultation

This section outlines the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC) consultation process for CBM which concluded in 2006 with the release of the MAC Final Report (May 2006). Read more

MAC II Update Reports

The Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC II) released its third and last progress update report in 2009. Read more

Consultation on Freehold Owners’ Issues

In 2009, a stakeholder consultation was undertaken on freehold oil and gas issues. Some of these issues were identified in the MAC report. Read more

Mines and Minerals (Coalbed Methane) Amendment Act, 2010

On December 2, 2010, Bill 26, the Mines and Minerals (Coalbed Methane) Amendment Act, 2010 came into force.  Read more