摘要
China is drafting rules for coal bed methane (CBM) exploration involving participation by foreign partners in a bid to regulate the nascent industry. The rules will include the required qualifications for foreign companies, as well as the minimum annual exploration areas and investment amounts. The rules are expected to be sent to the
China is drafting rules for coal bed methane （CBM） exploration involving participation by foreign partners in a bid to regulate the nascent industry. The rules will include the required qualifications for foreign companies, as well as the minimum annual exploration areas and investment amounts. The rules are expected to be sent to the National Energy Administration by the end of the year for approval.
