The Impact of Methane Emitted from Coal Deposits on the State of the Atmosphere

  • Nikodem SZLĄZAK Prof. dr hab. inż.; AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8320-4751
  • Justyna SWOLKIEŃ Dr hab. prof. Uczelni; AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4332-9415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29227/IM-2023-01-27
Keywords: methane emissions, methane drainage efficiency, atmospheric protection

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of methane emissions into the atmosphere, the amount of captured and utilized methane, as well as methane released from the methane drainage system. The results are then compared with data from the State Mining Authority (WUG) and the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR), which is maintained in Poland by the Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection. Additionally, based on greenhouse gas emissions data from UNFCCC and JSW S.A., the article determines the impact of methane emitted from its mines on the atmosphere at the European and global scale.

Published
2023-08-20
How to Cite
SZLĄZAK, N., & SWOLKIEŃ, J. (2023). The Impact of Methane Emitted from Coal Deposits on the State of the Atmosphere. Test, 1(1 (51), 213–224. https://doi.org/10.29227/IM-2023-01-27
Issue
Vol 1 No 1 (51) (2023): Inżynieria Mineralna
Section
ARTICLES

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