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Potencial de gas asociado al carbón en Colombia
(Universidad EAFIT, 2025-11-14) Riaza Cañola, Juan Esteban; Bustamante Londoño, Camilo
Coalbed methane is an unconventional source of gas that has the potential to diversify Colombia's energy matrix. Given the current deficit and future estimates, this resource becomes key, with 7.5 trillion cubic feet of potentially recoverable gas. This study sought to establish whether coalbed methane is a solution to the country's energy deficit. The study focused on analyzing the theoretical basis and key parameters for characterizing coalbed methane reservoirs, then examining the international landscape and geological potential in Colombia. Regions such as Cesar, La Guajira, and Boyacá were identified as the most attractive due to their potential. Despite this, the sector faces major challenges and delays in achieving commercial production. Preliminary studies show undersaturation in the gas content of coal. In addition, there are challenges such as structural complexity, hydrogeological uncertainty, a shortage of specialized data, and a lack of clear regulations. With all this in mind, it is established that, although the potential of coalbed methane is not an immediate solution, it is a future possibility conditioned by deep exploration, detailed characterization of the deposits, and the resolution of technical and legal challenges.