The State Council, China's cabinet, issued a guideline on exploration of coal bed gas.
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Subsidies from central government shall be raised in the sector, with full consideration on costs and prices in extracting coal bed gas, said the government's website.
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The specific subsidy standards will be fixed jointly by departments including the Ministry of Finance, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
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Favorable tax policies will also be mapped out to boost coal bed gas exploration.
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These policies are also expected to improve workplace safety.Â