Mine Field Preparation and Coal Mining in Western Donbas: Energy Security of Ukraine—A Case Study

Ukrainian electricity production sector is in a critical situation. It necessary to increase the coal ensure continuity of production. In this paper, an analysis mining western Donbas, Ukraine, was presented. The crucial thing region. new calculation schemes were proposed extraction Donbas mines. pillar parameters, which are for effective control rock pressure caused by stooping, substantiated. obtained parameters pillars will allow extracting more coal, safely and quickly dismantling mechanized complex effectively protecting ongoing mine work. case study helps determine losses because leaving improve stability main haulage roads located zone stooping effect as well achieve additional mine. Such technological solution allows extract fully at final parts extractive columns obtain economic effect. mines energy security all Ukraine.