During the period 12 December 1977 through 31 December 1980, the TRW Energy Engineering Division was the integrating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Methane Recovery from Coal beds Project (MRCP) implemented by the Morgantown Energy Technology Center. As the MRCP integrating contractor, TRW directed the implementation on of two major technology test projects; conducted coring, logging and other field testing activities; performed and directed resource engineering research; developed specific test procedures and techniques and conducted drilling tests; performed technical and economic analyses; reviewed and reported on MRCP programs; conducted analyses o f R&D requirements and projects for inclusion in planning documents and conducted workshops, symposia, and other activities indirect support of the MRCP. This report, briefly summarizes the project activities, conclusions, and recommendations of TRW, based on the effort under Contract No. DE-AC21-78MC08089. Summaries of test projects and field tests are included along with a bibliography of the pertinent documents performed and directed resource engineering research; developed specific test procedures and techniques and conducted drilling tests; performed technical and economic analyses; reviewed and reported on MRCP programs; conducted analyses of R&D requirements and projects for inclusion in planning documents and conducted workshops, symposia, and other activities indirect support of the MRCP. This report, briefly summarizes the project activities, conclusions, and recommendations of TRW, based on the effort under Contract No. DE-AC21-78MC08089. Summaries of test projects and field tests are Included along with a bibliography of the pertinent documents.