Workshop on Methane Emission Reduction Capacity Building for Coal Enterprises

To help more enterprises gain a thorough understanding of the technical requirements outlined in the Methodology for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Projects: Utilization of Low-Concentration Coal Mine Methane and Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) with Methane Concentration Below 8% by Volume and learn the process of developing CCER (China Certified Emission Reduction) projects utilizing low-concentration coal mine methane, the Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment in collaboration with iGDP and the ACTION 2035 Climate Solution Shanxi Center, organized the "Workshop on Methane Emission Reduction Capacity Building for Coal Enterprises" on October 16 in Taiyuan. The workshop aimed to transform emission reduction responsibilities into new competitive advantages in the market and accelerate the green and low-carbon transition of the coal industry. It brought together leading experts involved in the development and practical implementation of the methodology for low-concentration coal mine methane CCER projects. Training sessions covered recent policy developments in methane mitigation, technical specifications of the Methodology, application and field practices of critical measurement instruments, and case-based operational experiences. Over 60 participants attended, including representatives from coal enterprises in Shanxi, companies engaged in methane utilization, and institutions working in the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality space. Ms. Zhu Tongxin, Analyst with iGDP’s Beyond Carbon Program, delivered a presentation titled "Methane Mitigation Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges Toward 2035." She emphasized that methane reduction offers multiple co-benefits, including accelerating global climate change mitigation, improving air quality, and safeguarding agricultural productivity. To advance coal sector methane abatement, she highlighted the importance of local-level action as a key driver, calling for strengthened management and utilization of ultra-low-concentration ventilation air methane (VAM), as well as improved monitoring, reporting, and control of methane emissions from abandoned coal mines (AMM)—a currently under-addressed gap in both data and regulation.