1 Coal Mine Methane Emission Reduc tion Projects By Oleg Tailakov UNDP April 29 th, 2008

2 Presentation Content Generalized evaluation of methane emission within coal mining in Russian coal sector. Review of process capabilities in the field of mine methane utilization. Preparation of project design documentation.

3 Generalized Evaluation of Methane Emission within Coal Mining in Russian Coal Sector

44 General Evaluation Methodology The methodology recommended in 2006 by the Intergovernmental Climate Change Expert Group was used for evaluation of methane emission from coal seams. Sources: – Coal mining at mines (the volume of recovered and utilized methane is taken into account). – Coal mining at open pits; – Downstream activities.

5 Coal Mining at Mines and Associated Methane Emission in Russia Year Coal mining at mines, million tons Methane emission, million tons Forecast for , 7.1 mln. t of CH mln. t of CO 2 equivalent

6 Possible Mine Methane Emission Reduction in Russia in Total methane emission mln. t of СО 2 equivalent. Coal mine degassing systems (degassing efficiency of 15-30%) mln. t of СО 2 equivalent. 19% 65%

7 Review of Process Capabilities in the Field of Mine Methane Utilization

88 Mine Methane Utilization Technology Electricity generation. Weak methane-air mixture processing. Methane burning in boilers to generate heat. Methane flaring. Operation of vacuum pumps utilizing methane. Use of compressed methane as automotive fuel.

9 Electricity Generation ● VVN-150; ● Concentration of СН % in the flow of 120 m 3 /min; ● 7 gas generators x MW e ; ● Electricity to the industrial site substation; ● Dissipated heat. Electric substation Gas-generator plant Degassing borehole Gas pipeline Power transmission line Vacuum-pump station

10 Weak Methane-Air Mixture Processing Ventilation: 12 mln. m 3 /year of СН 4 (5 mln. m 3 – uk. #19; 3 mln. m 3 – uk. #26; 4 mln. m 3 – uk. #29) Connection of the low-concentration methane-air mixture burner unit Surface plan Existing heat pipeline Heat pipeline under design Mine ventilation shaft Ch 4 <1% Catalytic power unit Therm al energy To atmosphere To consumer Gener ators Electricity to consumer Boiler House Bunker El. substation Grading facility Transfer Tower Machine workshop Workshop Rock bin Incl. shaft Inclined shaft # 2 Catalytic power unit Pump Station

11 Methane Burning in Boiler Houses to Generate Heat (1) Degassing borehole Gas pipeline Power transmission line 1 – Vacuum-pump station 2 – Control unit 3 – Modular boiler house

12 Methane Burning in Boiler Houses to Generate Heat (2) Air Heater to Dissipate Heat Modular Boiler House

13 Mine Methane Utilization JI Project Example 2009 Mine AMine B Mine CMine D Prep. Plant Preparation plant Gas-engine station Boiler house Quantity of methane recovered by the mine for utilization, t of CH 4 Quantity of methane fed for utilization, t of CH 4 Quantity of methane utilized at the facility, t of CH 4 Quantity of flared methane, t of CH 4

14 Preparation of Project Design Documentation

15 Choice Determining Factors and Accepted Baseline Evaluation Methodology Factors – Coal seam and alternation gas content. – Mine development plant. – Commissioning of high-performance equipment. – Coal seam degassing alternatives. Methodology – Approved consolidated baseline methodology ACM0008 “Consolidated baseline methodology for coal bed methane and coal mine methane capture and use for power (electrical or motive) and heat and/or destruction by flaring”.

16 GHG Sources CH4 – Surface degassing boreholes. – Underground degassing boreholes. – Worked-out area boreholes drilled into the rock cavities. – Systems to extract methane from isolated worked-out areas. – Ventilation systems. CO2 – Methane flaring. – Electricity generation for capture and utilization of methane.

17 Additionality and Monitoring Additionality criterion – Investment and process attractiveness of the baseline is higher than of the mine methane emission reduction project not registered as a JI project. Measurements – Volume of captured mine methane using continuous flow meters, temperature, pressure and CH4 concentration measurements. – Methane concentration is measured by a continuous analyzer or methane flow meters. – Afterburning efficiency monitoring.

18 Example of Monitoring (Baseline)

19 Example of Monitoring (JIP)

20 Problems with Mine Methane Utilization Project Preparation and Implementation Problems with mine methane ownership are possible. Low gas and electricity prices. Insignificant number of mines using degassing, decentralized methane capturing. Lack of high-performance drilling equipment to drill boreholes from surface and mine workings. Need to agree connection of consumers (in case of electricity generation) with power generation companies, possible competition with other electricity producers.

21 Recommendations to Investors and Developers in Respect of Dealing with Mine Methane Projects Options envisaging equipment sharing, engagement of experienced mine methane project operators. Review the possibility to use methane utilization products by external consumers.

22 Contact Information Mr. Oleg Vladimirovich TAILAKOV Tel.: + 7 (3842)