Bangladesh to Commence CBM Exploration Work at Jamalganj Coal Deposit

Methane gas exploration work is expected to commence from Tuesday at Bangladesh’s largest coal deposit at Jamalganj, according to local English daily NewAge.

Indian consulting firm Mining Associates Pvt Ltd would begin drilling of first exploration well at Jamalganj coal deposit, government officials stated.

Petrobangla has engaged the firm to conduct the feasibility study. Mining Associates would drill three wells to examine the potential and reserve of coal bed methane (CBM), Petrobangla chairman Istiaque Ahmad told NewAge.

It would require more studies before conceiving a commercial project there, he added.

State owned Petrobangla and Mining Associates Private Ltd (MAPL) signed an agreement in June last year to work together to assess CBM exploration potential in Bangladesh.