Economic model for the implementation of early degassing of high-gas coal seams

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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