Raven Ridge Resources Incorporated and the Coalbed Methane Outreach Program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency jointly announced the workshop which will also include a field trip.

Organisers said the timely workshop will have a targeted focus on issues of specific interest to this region including:

1) resource and reserves determination;

2) effective in-mine and surface methane drainage;

3) successful integration of mine degasification with coal production;

4) end-use options such as power generation and natural gas pipeline injection;

5) use of mine ventilation air methane;

6) ownership and project finance; and

7) environmental permitting and siting.

For more information, contact Mike Coté, mcote@ravenridge.com.