Australia: policy is tightening around coal mine methane

Policy is tightening around coal mine methane while global scenarios point to a steep fall in coal demand to 2050; met coal remains in the mix, so miners’ competitiveness hinges on rapid methane abatement and efficiency. The Australian Government’s new Resources Sector Plan sets a coal pathway focused on slashing methane from mines while acknowledging shifting demand: thermal coal faces long-term decline, […]