1、Driving Down Coal Mine Methane EmissionsA regulatory roadmap and toolkitThe IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gas and coal supply and demand,renewable energy technologies,electricity markets,energy efficiency,access to energy,demand side management and much more.Through i

2、ts work,the IEA advocates policies that will enhance the reliability,affordability and sustainability of energy in its 31 member countries,11 association countries and beyond.This publication and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory,to the

3、delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory,city or area.Source:IEA.International Energy Agency Website:www.iea.orgIEA member countries:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLithuani

4、aLuxembourgMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalSlovak RepublicSpainSwedenSwitzerlandRepublic of TrkiyeUnited KingdomUnited StatesThe European Commission also participates in the work of the IEAIEA association countries:ArgentinaBrazilChinaEgyptIndiaIndonesiaMoroccoSingaporeSouth AfricaTh

5、ailandUkraineINTERNATIONAL ENERGYAGENCYDriving Down Coal Mine Methane Emissions Abstract A Regulatory Roadmap and Toolkit PAGE|3 I EA.CC BY 4.0.Abstract Tackling methane in the coal sector is a major opportunity for climate action that can also strengthen energy security.Experience shows that there

6、are several steps countries can take today using existing technologies and tools that can lead to significant reductions in methane emissions from coal mining.This report highlights the lessons learned in different coal-producing jurisdictions to support the development of smart and effective methan