Razvojni pravci ugljarske privrede Srbije i međusobna povezanost i uslovljenost rezervi, proizvodnje i upotrebe uglja

Coal production trends in Serbia reserves, mining and utilization

Abstract

The total coal reserves of Serbia are sufficiently large for a long term production. However, those of high rank coal are very small, comprised by less hail one precent of the national reserves. The largest reserves are those of lignite (over 95%) which will be the principal national resource of coal in die next century. Lignites have low calorific values, and can be used mainly as fuel in power generation plants. The need for an extensive network of coal-fired electricity plants, located directly by mines, is indicated in this article.