A method for calculating gas permeability of the rock massif depending on its stress-strain state is presented. By using methods of the mine experimental studies, influence of mining operations in the adjacent long walls on intensity of gas release from the previously worked-out long-pillar was determined, as well as impact of the massif stress-strain state on efficiency of the drainage boreholes. Formulas were obtained for calculating coefficients of the impact of zones with static and dynamic abutment pressure on intensity of gas draining in the previously worked-out long-pillar.