The project extracts and captures coal mine methane (CMM) and coal bed methane (CBM), highly potent greenhouse gases that were previously vented, utilising them for both power generation and distribution to residential consumers. This activity will contribute to safe operating conditions at the Fuxin mines by removing potentially explosive gases from the underground working areas. By capturing CMM and CBM, the project is expected to deliver over 600,000 tCO2e greenhouse gas emission reductions per annum.In response to the announcement, Jeff Kenna, CEO of Camco commented; "The registration of Fuxin is a welcome development that kick starts 2009 and adds to a run of three further project registration successes achieved in December. This news further strengthens our proven track record for registration delivery and is evidence of a level of technical competence that makes our qualification team stand out. We will continue to focus our efforts on the origination and registration of our portfolio."Camco’s involvement in the project started in 2004 when Dr Alex Westlake authored a new methodology for CMM and CBM utilization specifically for this project (NM0093). This methodology later became part of the UN approved methodology ACM0008, under which the project has now been registered.CBM originates in coal seams and is drained from surface boreholes before mining activities take place. Coal bed methane is an important energy source in USA, Canada and Australia, but is still a marginal technology in China and other emerging markets. Extraction and utilisation of CBM, like that of CMM from working mines, improves the safety of coal mine operations and can provide an additional source of revenue for mine owners. Once fully installed, 18.6 MW of gas engines, fuelled by CMM, will produce power that will be used on site, displacing power that would otherwise be taken from the coal dominated Chinese power grid. The project will also extract CBM from the site and compress it for transportation to the provincial capital, Shenyang, where it will be used by local residents for heating and cooking instead of fossil fuel.