Presentation
for
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo 2010
New Delhi, INDIA
4th March, 2010
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Coal Bed Methane (CBM) to power the dual fuel
converted engines of Indian Railways
Pramod Kumar Gupta
Abhishek P Gupta
Reliance Industries Limited
CBM Project, Shahdol
Madhya Pradesh, India – 484 001
This presentation provides an overview on management of technologies of
methane extraction from coal seams as CBM gas, its conversion into CNG fuel
and its use for powering the dual fuel (HSD+CNG) Engines of Indian Railways.
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Scope of presentation
Indian Energy Scenario
Coal Bed Methane
CBM to CNG
Powering the Dual fuel engines of Indian Railways
Benefits of using CBM-CNG
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Energy consumption in India : Present
Source: Planning commission of India, 2006
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Energy consumption in India : Forecast
Source: BP statistics, 2006
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Natural Gas: Demand Supply Gap in India
Source: RIL annual report, 2007, DGH India
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CBM contribution to Natural Gas Supply
Natural gas CBM gas
300
18.27% CBM
250
Gas supply (MMSCMD)
200
150
2.16% CBM
100
50
0
2006-07 2011-12 2024-25
Year
Source: DGH presentation, Excerpt from 12th 5 year plan, GoI
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CBM Resources in India
Estimated CBM
Sl. No. State
Resource (in TCF)
1 Andhra Pradesh 3.5
2 Chattisgarh 8.5
3 Gujrat 12.4
4 Jharkhand 25.5
5 Madhya Pradesh 7.7
6 Maharastra 1.2
7 North East 0.3
8 Orissa 8.6
9 Rajasthan 12.7
10 Tamilnadu 3.7
11 West Bengal 7.7
TOTAL 91.8
Source: DGH India presentation
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CBM Resources of the World
Coal Resource CBM Resource
Sl no Country
(Billion Tonnes) (Trillion cu. feet)
1 Canada 7000 229 - 2697
2 Russia 6500 469 - 2598
3 China 4000 579 - 1200
4 USA 3970 448 - 900
5 Australia 1700 310 - 510
6 India 495 49.4 - 91.8
7 Germany 320 60.1 - 88.3
8 U.K. 190 38.8 - 60.0
9 Poland 160 49.4 - 70.6
10 South Africa 150 49.4 - 70.6
11 Indonesia 17 3.5 - 7.1
12 Zimbabwe 8 1.4 - 1.8
Source: DGH India presentation
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CBM Locations in India
CBM
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CBM Blocks awarded by Govt. of India
CBM Expected
Area Resource production
Block Name State (Sq.km.) (BCM) (MMSCMD) Awardees
I. CBM-I
1 RG(E)-CBM-2001/I West Bengal 500 42 1.5 EOL
2 BK-CBM-2001/I Jharkhand 95 45 1.9 ONGC-IOC
3 NK-CBM-2001/I Jharkhand 340 62 2 ONGC-IOC
4 SP(E)-CBM-2001/I Madhya Pradesh 495 49.3 1.8 RIL
5 SP(W)-CBM-2001/I Madhya Pradesh 500 37 1.8 RIL
TOTAL (A) 1930 235.3 9
II. Nomination Basis
6 RANIGANJ (NORTH) West Bengal 350 43 1 ONGC-CIL
7 JHARIA Jharkhand 85 85 2 ONGC-CIL
8 RANIGANJ (SOUTH) West Bengal 210 28 1.5 GEECL
TOTAL (B) 645 156 4.5
Source: DGH India presentation
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CBM Blocks awarded by GoI
CBM Expected
Area Resource production
Block Name State (Sq.km.) (BCM) (MMSCMD) Awardees
III. CBM-II
9 SK-CBM-2003/II Jharkhand 70 30.5 1 ONGC
10 NK(W)-CBM-2003/II Jharkhand 267 43.6 1.3 ONGC
11 SH(N)-CBM-2003/II Chattisgarh 825 33 1.2 RIL
12 ST-CBM-2003/II Madhya Pradesh 714 29.3 1 ONGC
13 WD-CBM-2003/II Maharashtra 503 19.9 0.7 ONGC
14 BS(3)-CBM-2003/II Gujarat 790 87.2 1.3 ONGC-GSPCL
15 BS(1)-CBM-2003/II Rajasthan 1045 95.1 1.5 RIL
16 BS(2)-CBM-2003/II Rajasthan 1020 87.2 1.3 RIL
TOTAL (C) 5234 425.8 9.3
Source: DGH India presentation
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CBM Blocks awarded by GoI
CBM Expected
Area Resource production
Block Name State (Sq.km.) (BCM) (MMSCMD) Awardees
IV. CBM-III
17 RM-CBM-2005/III Jharkhand 469 158 2.5 ARROW-GAIL-EIG-TATA
18 BB-CBM-2005/III West Bengal 248 50 1.8 BPE
19 TR-CBM-2005/III Chattisgarh 458 53.78 1.5 ARROW-GAIL-EIG-TATA
20 MR-CBM-2005/III Chattisgarh 634 119 2 ARROW-GAIL-EIG
21 SP(N)-CBM-2005/III Madhya Pradesh 609 16.72 0.7 REL-RNRL-GEO
22 SR-CBM-2005/III Madhya Pradesh 330 31 1 COALGAS-DIL
23 KG(E)-CBM-2005/III Andhra Pradesh 750 57.2 1.5 REL-RNRL-GEO
24 BS(4)-CBM-2005/III Rajasthan 1168 82 1.6 REL-RNRL-GEO
25 BS(5)-CBM-2005/III Rajasthan 739 38 1.4 REL-RNRL-GEO
26 GV(N)-CBM-2005/III Andhra Pradesh 386 29.9 1 COALGAS-DIL-ADINATH
TOTAL (D) 5791 635.6 15
GRAND TOTAL (A + B + C + D) 13600 1452.7 37.8
V. CBM-IV
Provisional results (awardees) for 8 of 10 CBM Blocks have been declared. Total area of 5040 Sq Km in 7 states.
Source: DGH India presentation
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RIL CBM Blocks
1st CBM round Block
2nd CBM round Block
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Extraction of Methane from Coal seams
Methane to markets
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Methane Generation
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A typical CBM well
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CBM surface facility
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CBM production profile: Sohagpur Blocks
Source: Advanced Resources International Feasibility report, CMPDI website
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Why CBM-CNG ?
CBM resource available across 11 states in the country
Availability of CBM gas at multiple locations such as
Shahdol, Apuppur, Asansol, Mehsana, Durgapur etc.
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Conversion of Methane to CNG to engine power
CBM extraction
Dual fuel DEMU
Energy efficiency
(HSD replacement by CNG)
Gathering Station
Compression CBM to CNG Governing
CNG cascade
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CBM-CNG outlet in operation
RIL has also received CGD and CNG retail rights for Shahdol, MP.
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Indian Railways: Annual Energy Consumption
Energy Traction Non Traction Total use Energy Bill
Source use use
Diesel 2.2 bn lts 40 m lts 2.24 bn lts $ 1.87 bn
Electricity 11 bn units 2.3 bn units 13.3 bn units $1.25 bn
Year Total no. of Diesel Engines %
Locomotives
2007 8153 4816 59
2008 8330 4843 58
Source: Basic statistics 2008-09, MoPNG Economic division report
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Dual fuel Engine operation
ENGINE
(HSD+CNG)
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DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit)
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Special safety features in DEMU
Flame arrester
Leak detector & auto shut off valve
Pressure relief devices
Separate chamber for storage of CNG cylinders, completely isolated
from engine room
Approval from CCoE, Nagpur
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CBM: A Mine Hazard Transformed into a Clean Fuel Source
CBM gas similar to natural gas , containing 90-95% methane. CBM removal
improves safety and productivity of coal mines.
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CNG propulsion : Encouraging facts
Rail Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO) is modifying existing diesel
loco engines to run on CNG. The RDSO was sanctioned Rs 22.3 Cr in Rail
Budget 2008-09.
Indian railways along with Cummins conducted successful trail runs on
DEMU 19002 with CNG from its Shakurbasti locomotive shed in North-
West Delhi. Field trails of 2000 KM done.
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CNG propulsion : Encouraging facts
FCCA (Ferro Carril Central Andino) in Peru, is running a CNG Locomotive
on a freight line since 2005. Some CNG locomotives are able to fire their
cylinders only when there is a demand for power, which, theoretically, gives
them a higher fuel efficiency than conventional diesel engines.
California: The Napa Valley Wine Train converted a locomotive to 60%
natural gas and 40% diesel fuel mixture. This converted locomotive was
upgraded to utilize a computer controlled fuel injection system in May 2008,
and is now using 100% CNG.
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Savings per DEMU
Cost of CBM-CNG is 50-60 % lower as compared to Diesel for unit power.
With 50% CNG substitution, around Rs 24 lakhs can be saved annually.
Environmental savings: Priceless.
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Path Forward…..
Existing DEMUs : Conversion to dual fuel engine (HSD+CNG)
All new DEMUs : manufacture with pure CNG engine.
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Benefits of using CBM-CNG
Environment friendly fuel. Earning of carbon credits.
Much safer than Gasoline, Diesel fuels or LPG.
Offers superior drivability even under severe hot and cold
conditions as it is already in gaseous state.
Superior combustion efficiency.
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Benefits . . . . . . . . .contd.
Reduces engine wear thus engine life is extended.
Offers lower maintenance cost.
Freedom from adulteration by solvents, kerosene or any other
harmful substance.
Produces least CO2 emissions per vehicle kilometer traveled.
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Conclusion
The era of CBM Energy in India would improve the
environment, reduce the effects of green house gases and shall
bring the much needed energy security for sustainable growth.
developing Public Private Partnership . . . .
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THANK YOU
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Contact us @
Pramod K Gupta
pramod_k_gupta@ril.com
+91-9981164111
Abhishek P Gupta
abhishek.p.gupta@ril.com
+91-9630080530
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