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Instrat Coal Mining Database

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Summary

The Instrat coal mining database, established in 2021, aggregates annual data dating back to 2015 on methane emissions, coal extraction, and employment. The database provides location of coal deposits, active permits, open access intelligence for developers of mitigation projects, and a foundation for a proposed pricing system for methane emissions.

Partners

  • Instrat
  • Global Methane Hub
  • Poland Ministry of Climate and Environment

Global Methane Initiative (GMI)
Leading methane action since 2004