煤层气开发是近一二十年崛起的新兴能源工业。煤层气作为洁净能源,它的开发与利用对改善能源结构、改善大气环保条件、改善煤矿安全生产环境,具有重要意义,因而受到世界各国以及有关国际组织机构的普遍重视。为了使读者更好地了解我国煤层气工业的现状和发展前景,本刊记者就此采访了煤炭工业部陈明和总工程师。 Coalbed methane development is an emerging energy industry that has risen for nearly a decade or two. As a clean energy source, the development and utilization of coalbed methane (CBM) is of great significance for improving the energy structure, improving atmospheric environmental protection conditions, and improving the coal mine safety production environment. Therefore, it has received widespread attention from countries around the world and relevant international organizations. In order to provide readers with a better understanding of the status quo and development prospects of China’s CBM industry, this reporter interviewed Chen Ming and the chief engineer of the Coal Industry Ministry.