Dr. Yang is a well-known geologist, and is recognized as a preeminent CBM expert in China. He received his Ph.D in Geology from Texas A&M University and has 22 years of working experience in China’s energy industry and universities (teaching and research). He was among the pioneers in introducing CBM exploration and production to China, and assisted CUCBM in its early stages of formation. From 1993 to 2001, he worked as Chief Geologist and Senior Consultant for Amoco/Arco/BP CBM projects in the Ordos and Qinshui Basins in North China, and played a leading role in developing their projects and operations. Also, Dr. Yang has established personal/business relationships with numerous key people in the Chinese government and energy industry (CUCBM, PetroChina, Sinopec, China Univ. of Mining & Tech., and China National Administration of Coal Geology), which greatly benefits FEEC’s project execution and business development in China.