Coal Mine Methane Extraction

 

To reduce the risks of coal mine explosions and environmental impact, BCCK has developed a process to extract methane from mines and remove contaminants such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and water, making it ready for use. Instead of venting the methane from the mine into the atmosphere, the processed or “enriched” methane is used as fuel for mine equipment or sold to gas pipelines for additional revenue. In other words, coal mine methane processing helps mining companies increase profitability while increasing safety and environmental responsibility. Everybody wins.

 

Utilizing the Nitech™ process, BCCK has constructed coal mine methane enrichment facilities in Pennsylvania, Alabama and Illinois. Facilities are capable of processing 12 MMSCFD.

 

Project Profiles:

Benefits of coal mine methane extraction/enrichment:

 

  • Safer work environment – decreases the risk of fire/explosion
  • Environmentally friendly – methane, a dangerous greenhouse gas, is captured instead of vented to the atmosphere
  • Cost-effective fuel source – captured, processed gas powers onsite equipment
  • New revenue source – coal mining and methane mining now go hand-in-hand