Ways to improve the economic and environmental efficiency of the process of utilization of associated methane in the extraction of energy resources
https://doi.org/10.29030/2309-2076-2023-16-2-155-165
Abstract
The Russian economy largely depends on the extraction and sale (including export) of energy resources. However, currently used technologies for the extraction of energy resources, such as oil, gas and coal, cause significant harm to the environment. One of the key factors of environmental harm is the release of methane and other associated gases into the atmosphere. The purpose of this study is to find a solution to reduce environmental damage and increase the economic efficiency of the associated methane utilization process.
To achieve this goal, the article analyzes the methods of utilization of associated gases, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. At the same time, it has been established that the successful solution to the problem of reducing environmental damage and increasing the efficiency of energy use is achieved by using a promising technology of plasma-pulse impact on the reservoir. This technology is used both in oil and gas fields and in coal mines, which significantly increases the profitability of utilization of associated gases and, first of all, methane, while reducing uncontrolled emissions into the environment. All this leads to a more rational use of the extracted resources.
Supporting agencies: this paper has been supported by the RUDN University Strategic Academic Leadership Program. The article has been prepared within the framework of initiative research work No. 061611-0-000 entitled «A Comprehensive Solution for Improving the Economic Efficiency of the Coal Industry as a Condition for Strengthening Energy Safety of Russia», carried out on the basis of the National Economy Department, Faculty of Economics, RUDN University.
About the Authors
S. B. Zainullin
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergei B. Zainullin – Ph.D. in economic sciences, associate professor, Department of national economy, RUDN University
Moscow
M. V. Chernyaev
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maxim V. Chernyaev – Ph.D. in economic sciences, associate professor of the Department of national economy, dean's advisor for foreign economic activity, Deputy Dean for part-time and part-time departments, faculty of economics
Moscow
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Zainullin S.B., Chernyaev M.V. Ways to improve the economic and environmental efficiency of the process of utilization of associated methane in the extraction of energy resources. Economic Systems. 2023;16(2):155-165. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.29030/2309-2076-2023-16-2-155-165
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