Coal Mine Methane Recovery and Utilization Technologies in China

The report examines the role of coal mine methane (CMM) recovery and utilization in China's energy transition, highlighting its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide economic value. It discusses the impact of government policies, such as the 2023 Methane Emissions Control Action Plan, and evaluates the maturity, costs, and investment needs of CMM technologies.

• Coal mine methane (CMM) represents a substantial portion of greenhouse gas emissions from coal production, with some estimates suggesting it accounts for as much as 57 percent of the total emissions from activities including extraction, washing, transportation, and storage.
• The Chinese government has prioritized CMM recovery and utilization as a key strategy for emissions reduction, specifically through the 2023 Methane Emissions Control Action Plan, which designates it as a primary action for methane control within the energy sector.
• While CMM recovery offers benefits in energy supply and economic value, certain technologies still face obstacles regarding their market acceptance, technological maturity, and economic viability.

APA

RMI (2024). Coal Mine Methane Recovery and Utilization Technologies in China. https://rmi.org/resources/coal-mine-methane-recovery-and-utilization-technologies-in-china/

Chicago

RMI. Coal Mine Methane Recovery and Utilization Technologies in China. 2024. https://rmi.org/resources/coal-mine-methane-recovery-and-utilization-technologies-in-china/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2024coal, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Coal Mine Methane Recovery and Utilization Technologies in China}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2024}, month = nov, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/coal-mine-methane-recovery-and-utilization-technologies-in-china/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }