The main objective of this project was to develop new borehole stimulation techniques and develop improved methane drainage technologies. The project commenced with laboratory experiments to characterise the baseline reservoir properties of coal and coal measures rock. These data were...

Research and innovation are instrumental to achieve the EU's energy and climate objectives. In November 2016 the EU strategy for Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation was adopted by the European Commission to boost the energy transition. Since the adoption of the strategy, progress has been made...

Projects for Policy (P4P) is a European Commission initiative that aims to use research and innovation (R&I) project results to shape policymaking through evidence-based policy recommendations. This report belongs to this initiative. It provides an overview of the policy context and challenges...

This report, which summarises the findings of the five sector analyses, provides insights into the motivations of nanotechnology players who participate in public research and innovation programmes. The report also explores the relationships between internally and externally funded R&I projects...

Projects for Policy (P4P) is a European Commission initiative that aims to use research and innovation (R&I) project results to shape policymaking through evidence-based policy recommendations. This report belongs to this initiative. It provides an overview of the policy context and challenges...