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Prospects for Omani coal

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  • Al-Ismaily, Hilal A.
  • Probert, Douglas

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A coalfield, in excess of 120x106 tonnes of coal in situ, has been discovered at Al-Kamil in south-eastern Oman. The coal is classified as highly-volatile bituminous type-A, with an average calorific value of 27.5 GJ per tonne. Unfortunately, it has on average ~5% by weight sulphur content and an ash content of ~14% by weight: so it is probably better suited for use as a fuel for electricity generation. However, such coal-fired generation, at present, would incur a higher cost than using indigenous natural gas, but would nevertheless provide an opportunity for diversification away from the existing over-dependence on natural gas and crude oil.

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  • Al-Ismaily, Hilal A. & Probert, Douglas, 1997. "Prospects for Omani coal," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 58(2-3), pages 131-160, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:58:y:1997:i:2-3:p:131-160
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