Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Drainage and Use in Coal Mines (Second Edition)

التنسيق *
Today coal supplies around 30 per cent of global primary energy and 40 per cent of global electricity. Coal extraction has become increasingly challenging as shallow reserves are exhausted and deeper seams, with significant content of methane, are mined. Societies are demanding and expecting safer mine working conditions, and greater environmental stewardship from the coal industry. The global coal industry, national governments, trade unions, and worker safety advocates are concerned that the frequency and severity of methane explosions, especially in emerging economies, are unacceptably high. The application of best practices for methane drainage and use is critical to reduce methane-related accidents and explosions that all too often accompany coal mining, while also contributing to environmental protection through reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Agency/Department
UN/Economic Commission for Europe
Print ISBN
9789211171211
PDF ISBN
9789210599467
Print Publication Date
PDF Publication Date
Page Count
106
Print Sales Number
17.II.E.1
Series Title
ECE Energy Series

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