Lignite, generally yellow to dark brown in colour, is regarded as brown coal. It is a major source for producing power and electricity.
| Bhavnagar Lignite Mine | ||||
| Address | Post - Malpar, Ta - Bhavnagar, Dist. – Bhavnagar (Gujarat) - 364 002 | |||
| Agent | Mr. B. K. Mahato | |||
| Contact No. | 9727792768 | |||
| E-mail ID | brmahato@gmdcltd.co.in | |||
| Manager | Mr. S.K. Mathur | |||
| Contact No. | 9727792825 | |||
| E-mail ID | skmathur@gmdcltd.co.in | |||
| Lignite Quality Parameters | Constitute | Received Base analysis | ||
| Total Moisture (%) | 40 - 42 | |||
| Ash (%) | 6 - 7 | |||
| Volatile Matter (%) | 24 - 26 | |||
| Fixed Carbon (%) | 22 - 25 | |||
| Calorific Value (Kcal / Kg) | 3200 - 3400 | |||
| Sector-wise Lignite Users | Captive Power Plant, Food Processing, Plywood & Formica, Paper & Paper Board, Dying & Painting, Textile, Yarn, Bricks, Chemicals & Aligned Industry, Ceramics, Cement Articles. | |||
