International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Call for Papers | Fully Refereed | Open Access | Double Blind Peer Reviewed

ISSN: 2319-7064


Downloads: 136

Research Paper | Geology | India | Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017


Coal Resources and Its Prospects in Jammu and Kashmir

Sachin Changotra [4] | Huny Sharma


Abstract: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds or coal seams. The harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure. Coal is composed primarily of carbon, along with variable quantities of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen. [1] A fossil fuel, coal forms when dead plant matter is converted into peat, which in turn is converted into lignite, then sub-bituminous coal, after that bituminous coal, and lastly anthracite. This involves biological and geological processes that take place over time. Throughout human history, coal has been used as an energy resource, primarily burned for the production of electricity and heat, and is also used for industrial purposes, such as refining metals. Coal is the largest source of energy for the generation of electricity worldwide, as well as one of the largest worldwide anthropogenic sources of carbon dioxide releases. The extraction of coal, its use in energy production and its byproducts are all associated with environmental and health effects including climate change. [2] Coal is extracted from the ground by coal mining. Since 1983, the world's top coal producer has been China. [3] In 2015 China produced 3, 747 million tonnes of coal ? 48% of 7, 861 million tonnes world coal production. In 2015 other large producers were United States (813 million tonnes), India (678), European Union (539) and Australia (503). [3] In 2010 the largest exporters were Australia with 328 million tonnes (27% of world coal export) and Indonesia with 316 million tonnes (26%), [4] while the largest importers were Japan with 207 million tonnes (18% of world coal import),


Keywords: coal prospects in jammu and kashmir


Edition: Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017,


Pages: 803 - 804


How to Download this Article?

You Need to Register Your Email Address Before You Can Download the Article PDF


How to Cite this Article?

Sachin Changotra, Huny Sharma, "Coal Resources and Its Prospects in Jammu and Kashmir", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017, pp. 803-804, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART20177202

Similar Articles with Keyword 'coal'

Downloads: 4 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙2

Research Paper, Geology, India, Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023

Pages: 1781 - 1793

Geological, Archaeological and Natural Heritage of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir: Its Prospects and Challenges

Raj Kumar [64]

Share this Article

Downloads: 103

Research Paper, Geology, Indonesia, Volume 4 Issue 10, October 2015

Pages: 1083 - 1090

Applications of Biomarkers to Determine Maturity Level of Coal from Tanjung Formation and Pamaluan Formation, Muser Area, East Kalimantan

Dyno Triandika Diputra | Ahmad Helman Hamdani [7]

Share this Article
Top