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-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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Russian business is not ready for modernization. The owner wants to get maximum profit. He is not ready to introduce any improvements (as this is enormous amount of money).