ORIGINAL PAPER
Assessment of geological and technological parameters of the prospects of methane coal deposits for the extraction of methane from coal seams
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Department of Development of Mineral Deposits
Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University
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Kazakh Multidisciplinary Reconstruction and Development Institute
Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University
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Kyrgyz Mining and Metallurgical Institute named after Academician U. Asanaliev
Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov
Submission date: 2024-11-15
Final revision date: 2025-01-23
Acceptance date: 2025-03-04
Publication date: 2025-12-16
Corresponding author
Aila Zhumabekova
Kazakh Multidisciplinary Reconstruction and Development Institute Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University
Kazakh Multidisciplinary Reconstruction and Development Institute Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University
Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi – Mineral Resources Management 2025;41(4):33-52
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ABSTRACT
The study is conducted to assess the geological and technological parameters that affect the prospects for the development of methane-coal deposits and ensure efficient and economically feasible extraction of methane from coal seams. This study uses methods to analyze geological data and the physical and chemical properties of coal seams and to examine the technologies and economic aspects of methane extraction from coal seams. The study includes an assessment of industrial methane production from coal seams using international practice and a comparative analysis of the geological characteristics of deposits in accordance with international standards. Geodynamic features of coal structures affecting the formation of natural cracks and reservoir permeability were considered, as well as the potential use of artificial methods to increase permeability and improve gas production processes. In this study, modern views on the relationship between methane and coal are presented based on theoretical and experimental data from physical chemistry and studies on the properties of sorbents. It is identified that gas permeability through coal seams depends on their general structure, pressure fluctuations, and special pressure dynamics of rocks. Moreover, it was determined that intact coal seams exhibit permeability dependent on the integrity of the formation. The importance of developing modern methods of methane extraction in accordance with environmental and energy standards was emphasized. In particular, the Karaganda basin has become a promising region for methane extraction initiatives, given its geological characteristics. The results of the study provided valuable information for the development of effective strategies for extracting methane from coal deposits, which will contribute to improving the environment, increasing energy sustainability, and reducing dependence on traditional energy sources.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This research has been funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Grant No. AP13268841).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
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Ocena parametrów geologicznych i technologicznych złóż węgla metanowego pod kątem wydobycia metanu z pokładów węgla
Zagłębie Karagandyjskie, przepuszczalność, zawartość gazu, szczelinowanie, wymagania środowiskowe
Badanie ma na celu ocenę parametrów geologicznych i technologicznych, które mają wpływ na perspektywy rozwoju złóż metanu węgla oraz zapewnienie wydajnego i ekonomicznie opłacalnego wydobycia metanu z pokładów węgla. W ramach badania wykorzystano metody analizy danych geologicznych oraz właściwości fizycznych i chemicznych pokładów węgla, a także zbadano technologie i aspekty ekonomiczne wydobycia metanu z pokładów węgla. Badanie obejmuje ocenę przemysłowej produkcji metanu z pokładów węgla z wykorzystaniem praktyk międzynarodowych oraz analizę porównawczą właściwości geologicznych złóż zgodnie z międzynarodowymi standardami. Uwzględniono cechy geodynamiczne struktur węglowych wpływające na powstawanie naturalnych pęknięć i przepuszczalność zbiorników, a także potencjalne wykorzystanie sztucznych metod zwiększania przepuszczalności i usprawniania procesów wydobycia gazu. W niniejszym badaniu przedstawiono współczesne poglądy na temat związku między metanem a węglem w oparciu o dane teoretyczne i eksperymentalne z zakresu chemii fizycznej oraz badania właściwości sorbentów. Stwierdzono, że przepuszczalność gazów przez pokłady węgla zależy od ich ogólnej struktury, wahań ciśnienia i szczególnej dynamiki ciśnienia skał. Ponadto ustalono, że nienaruszone pokłady węgla wykazują przepuszczalność zależną od integralności formacji. Podkreślono znaczenie opracowania nowoczesnych metod wydobycia metanu zgodnie z normami środowiskowymi i energetycznymi. W szczególności Zagłębie Karagandyjskie stało się obiecującym regionem dla inicjatyw związanych z wydobyciem metanu ze względu na cechy geologiczne obszaru. Wyniki badania dostarczyły cennych informacji do opracowania skutecznych strategii wydobycia metanu ze złóż węgla, które przyczynią się do poprawy stanu środowiska, bardziej zrównoważonego rozwoju energetycznego i zmniejszenia zależności od tradycyjnych źródeł energii.
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