The workshop was co-organised by the International Centre of Excellence for Coal Mine Methane in Poland (ICE-CMM Poland), of which Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa is a member. On behalf of JSW, Artur Badylak, Director of the Methane Drainage and Management Office, presented the impact of the introduction of Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942 on underground coal mines.
"I am glad that we were able to organise such a conference in Poland. It is an opportunity to exchange experiences and gain knowledge of regulatory solutions that are in place around the world. Perhaps this meeting will bring us inspiration and point to courses of action that we could adopt - especially when it comes to specific financial tools to support mining in reducing methane emissions.
We know that such extensive subsidy programmes are already in place in the United States. It is important that the industry is not left on its own. Conditions need to be created that will allow companies to meet regulatory requirements and develop in a sustainable manner"
- stressed Artur Badylak, Director Methane Drainage and Management Office at JSW, and at the same time Chairman of the ICE-CMM Poland Presidium.
As part of the workshop, a group of experts went on a study visit to shaft VI at KWK ‘Budryk’, where they had the opportunity to see the methane drainage station and cogeneration systems.