DOI: 10.33917/mic-6.125.2025.58-63

This article is devoted to the development and analysis of an economic model for the implementation of early degassing of highly gaseous coal seams. In the context of constantly increasing requirements for ensuring the safety of mining operations, as well as reducing environmental and man-made impacts, the use of coal seam degassing methods at the stages of their development is of particular importance. Early degassing can significantly reduce the level of gas content in the working horizons, increase the safety of mine operation and reduce the cost of subsequent degassing and elimination of threats. The paper presents the basic principles of forming an economic model that takes into account all stages of the implementation of degassing measures. Special attention is paid to analyzing the costs of implementing degassing technologies, assessing the economic effectiveness of measures, taking into account possible risks and uncertainties.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-5.124.2025.35-40

The implementation of an organizational and economic mechanism for early degassing of coal seams is an essential aspect of improving the safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability of the coal industry. Economic aspects show that with proper organization and modernization of degassing technologies, projects can be highly profitable, reducing costs through automation and the synergy of various methods. At the same time, significant investments require a balanced analysis and government support, which contributes to the development of safe and environmentally friendly technologies.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-3.122.2025.94-99

The methodological approach to the selection of promising areas for degassing includes both geological and economic factors. To do this, comprehensive studies should be conducted covering both the methane content in coal seams, as well as technical and economic parameters such as profitability and potential production volumes. Effective degassing not only reduces methane levels in the atmosphere, but also becomes a stage of economic development for the region, providing additional sources of income and jobs. This approach could play an important role in the transformation of the coal industry in Russia and beyond.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-1.120.2025.96-102

Early degassing of coal seams is one of the key technologies aimed at optimizing coal mining processes, minimizing negative environmental impacts, and increasing safety during coal mining. Advance degassing is a process in which hydrocarbon gas is removed from coal seams in advance, which reduces the risk of its accumulation and explosions during mine development. The creation of a concept for the implementation of early degassing of coal seams contributes to the development of the coal industry and, as a result, the development of the region’s economy.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-6.119.2024.50-54

The article is devoted to the development of a digital model of geological and economic assessment of exploration for hydrocarbon raw materials in Russia. The main approaches to the formation of a digital model of hydrocarbon exploration are considered. The interaction of all participants in the process of preparing a digital model of geological and economic assessment is justified.

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4. Germakhanov A.A., Gert A.A., Kazanov O.V., Gorshenin N.E. Pestrikov A.A., Romanyuk V.B. Information and analytical system for assessing the economic efficiency of geological exploration facilities in federal programs and projects. Mineral Resources of Russia. Economics and management. 2024;1: 28–35.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-4.117.2024.103-107

The article considers aspects of the use of an organizational and economic mechanism for the rational use of hydrocarbons. The author presents trends in the development of subsurface use of hydrocarbons, as well as factors constraining the development of geological exploration and rational subsurface use of hydrocarbons. A scheme of the organizational and economic mechanism of rational subsurface use of hydrocarbons has been developed and a system of interaction by blocks has been described. Conclusions are drawn regarding the application of the organizational and economic mechanism in the fuel and economic complex of the country.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-3.116.2024.76-80

The article proposes an investment and economic model for carrying out geological exploration of hydrocarbons on the territory of the Russian Federation. The expedient sequence of performing economic calculations implies the passage of the following stages. The author has developed a scheme of the investment and economic model of geological exploration. The stages of the implementation of the investment and economic model of exploration are described.

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DOI: 10.33917/mic-3.110.2023.80-85

The article considers the economic and resource state of geological exploration in Russia. The problems faced by the exploration industry are noted. The ways of solving problems in the investment of exploration work due to the support of the state and the regulation of tax legislation are proposed.

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