Initiating Coverage on CBM

SIDDHARTH RAJEEV, Fundamental Research Corp. (03/18/2009)
"CBM Asia Development Corp. is a Canadian-based company focusing on the exploration and development of coal bed methane (CBM) in Indonesia. The energy industry in Indonesia is well-established both domestically and internationally, with good infrastructure. The country is one of the most important natural gas exporters in the world. New legislation has opened 450 Tcf of CBM opportunity in the country's immense coal reserves, whereby the government currently takes 55% interest in CBM projects, as compared to up to 70% interest in conventional oil and gas projects.

We believe the company's current projects represent good upside potential for coal bed methane in light of the large coal deposits in its project area. CBM Asia's primary objective to delineate a 3P reserve for its Kutai West block in 2009 through its pilot drilling program, we believe, is essential to confirm and increase the company's value. Based on our review of the company's projects and valuation model, we initiate coverage of CBM Asia Development Corp. with a BUY rating and fair value estimate of $0.58 per share."

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