2008 EPA M2M GRANT: Feasibility Study for Recovery and Utilization of Coal Mine Methane in Jharia, Bokaro & Raniganj Coalfields in India
- Stage
- Ongoing
- Sector
- Coal Mines
- Geographical Focus
- India
- Location
- Jharkhand and West Bengal Provinces
- Description of Project
- This grant was awarded to conduct a feasibility study on the recovery and utilization of coal mine methane in the Jharia, Bokaro & Raniganj coalfields in India.
- Partner Countries included in or proposing this activity
- India
- Instrumental Organizations
- Central Inst. of Mining and Fuel Research
- Estimated Annual GHG Emissions Reductions (MTCO2E)
- Results and Outcomes
- This project would provide data on coal mine methane/ventilation air methane/abandoned mine methane in key gassy coal regions of India. The ventilation air methane data would come from 10 working mines. There would also be an analysis of production potential and cost-effectiveness of a range of utilization technologies in these mines.
- Additional Documentation
- Primary contact for this project or activity
First Name: Ajay
Last Name: Kumar Singh
Organization Name: Central Inst. of Mining and Fuel Research
Email: ajayabha@yahoo.com
- Financial And In-Kind Support (U.S. $)
- Total Amount provided by all Partner Countries and Organizations instrumental to this project or activity: $311,675
Description of In-Kind Support:
- Comments
- Expo
- No
