Present situation and prospects of coal-derived gas exploration and development in Shanxi Province

Coal-derived gas includes coalbed methane(CBM), shale gas and tight sandstone gas. CBM development is of practical significance to ensure coal mine safety, increase clean energy supply, improve regional energy consumption structure, and promote the clear water and blue sky program, which is more in line with the national strategic requirements of developing green energy, achieving carbon neutrality and peaking carbon dioxide emissions. Shale gas and tight sandstone gas are of great significance to improve China’s energy structure and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality and peaking carbon dioxide emissions. Based on the comprehensive analysis of the beneficial exploration and successful experience in the present situation of exploration and development of coal-formed gas resources, the reform of system and mechanism, the technological innovation of the main body of CBM exploitation, and industrial upgrading, it is concluded that the reform of the system and mechanism of CBM mining rights is an important means to promote the healthy development of the industry. Technological innovation is the key to commercialization and industrialization of coal-derived gas development. The simultaneous development of the three gases will help speed up the construction of production capacity and stimulate the enthusiasm of enterprises for exploration and development. The technical system of “four zones” combined wells is a reliable model for safe production and efficient development of coal mining enterprises. Win-win cooperation is the only way for the coordinated development of coal and coal-derived gas industries. “Integration of coal mining and gas production with gas production first, coal mining later” is a reliable way to realize the goal of carbon neutrality and peaking carbon dioxide emissions. Enhancing the added value of CBM products is helpful to upgrade the CBM industry.