explain why so little coal is used for electricity production in pakistan
Answers
Answered by
4
Explanation:
Coal mined in Pakistan is unsuitable
Lignite, sub-bituminous to peat
Contains impurities / sulfur
Low heat producing, low carbon content, large amount of ash, does not give out much
energy
Coal reserves not exploited due to shortage of funds / technical skills
Not imported (because expensive)
Difficult / expensive to transport around country because bulky
International agreements / pressure to use less coal since is a dirty fuel / causes high
emissions of smoke / CO2
Similar questions