Context
Coal mining is a significant emission source of methane. In Georgia, for the period of 1998-2003 methane was the leading greenhouse gas. However from 2004, due to economic advancement, CO2 emissions have been rising and methane is currently the second largest contributor. The main source of methane emissions is Georgia's energy sector. Georgia is in urgent need of capacity building and technology transfer related to the reduction of methane emissions from coal mining. It is projected that the production of coal in the country will approximately double in the next five years, from 350k metric tons up to 700k metric tons. Georgia does not have any specific rules, which would regulate methane emissions from coal mining. Georgia plans to unconditionally reduce GHG emissions by 15% below the business as usual scenario for the year 2030.
