Global lignite reserves by leading country 2020
In 2020, Russia had lignite coal reserves amounting to more than 90 billion metric tons, making it the country with the largest lignite coal reserves worldwide. Australia ranked second, with lignite coal reserves amounting to nearly 74 billion metric tons.
Lignite is also known as soft brown coal and is a sedimentary rock formed by naturally compressed peat. With a carbon content of 25 to 35 percent, it is the lowest rank of coal due to its low heat content compared to other forms such as hard coal/anthracite.
Lignite is also known as soft brown coal and is a sedimentary rock formed by naturally compressed peat. With a carbon content of 25 to 35 percent, it is the lowest rank of coal due to its low heat content compared to other forms such as hard coal/anthracite.
