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Recently, the Huaxin Sub-laboratory of the National Key Laboratory for Co-extraction of Coal and Coalbed Methane (hereinafter referred to as the “Huaxin Sub-laboratory”) held its 2025 technical exchange meeting. The conference brought together authoritative experts and scholars from organizations such as CNPC, Dongfang Geophysical Exploration, Sinopec Zhongyuan Oilfield, China Coal Geology Bureau, and Shanxi Provincial Coal Geology and Geophysical Exploration Institute to discuss technological innovation and explore paths for development. Themed \"Exploration and Development of Coalbed Methane,\" this conference focuses closely on **energy strategic needs and industry technological advancements, aiming to promote deep integration among industry, academia, research institutions, and end-users. Based on the experiences gained in various key areas, the technical team of Huaxin Sub-laboratory presented reports on topics such as the optimization of the surface extraction technology for coalbed methane in coal mining areas, the enhanced application and practical outcomes of 3D seismic technology, the iterative improvements in drilling, completion, and fracturing processes, as well as efforts to increase production efficiency through optimized extraction methods and the upgrading of intelligent systems. These reports provided a comprehensive overview of the solid progress and innovative achievements made by the laboratory in its annual research and development activities as well as practical projects. The experts present provided detailed feedback on the presentations given by the Huaxin sub-labs, drawing on their own areas of research, the latest trends in the industry, and practical aspects of on-site production, while also offering valuable suggestions. To address the key challenges and obstacles in the exploration and development of mid-deep coalbed methane, experts have proposed a series of targeted, actionable, and forward-looking solutions, identifying subsequent key areas for research such as multi-property integration using 3D seismic data, optimization of well locations and types in coal mining areas, and accurate assessment of fracturing effectiveness.