What are the uses for coal mine methane?
Technology is readily available to recover methane (CH4) – the major component of natural gas – from coal mines. Specific coal mine methane (CMM) end-uses depend on the gas quality, especially the concentration of methane and the presence of other contaminants. Worldwide, CMM is most often used for power generation, district heating, boiler fuel, or town gas, or it is sold to natural gas pipeline systems.