Power

Source: Central Statistics Office of India

Notes:

• Coal mining in India dates back to the 18th century.
• India is the third largest producer of coal in the world, after USA and China.
• As on March 2011, the estimated reserves of coal was around 286 billion tones (fourth largest in the world) and the estimated reserve of lignite was 41 billion tonnes, of which 80% was in the southern State of Tamil Nadu.
• 70% of power generation in India is coal-based.
• As on March 2011, a total of 52 washeries, both PSUs and Private, were operating in the country. The total installed washing capacity was 131 million tonnes (MT) per annum considering, both Coking (29.69 MTY) and Non-Coking Coal (101.55 MTY).
• Non-coking coal reserves aggregate 85 per cent, while coking coal reserves are the remaining 15 per cent.
• Indian coal has high ash content (15-45%) and low calorific value.

The origin of the oil industry in India can be traced back to the last part of the 19th century when petroleum was discovered in Digboi in north-east India. Digboi’s Oil refinery is the oldest working refinery in the world.

Notes:

• The estimated reserves of crude oil in India as on March 2011 stood at 757 million tonnes (MT) – twentieth largest in the world.
• India is self-sufficient in crude oil refining. As on March 2011 there were a total of 20 refineries in the country, 17 in the Public Sector and 3 in the private sector.
• World’s highest retail Petrol pump outlet is at 12, 001 ft. above sea level, at Leh

India’s crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas production

Source: Central Statistics Office of India (million tonnes)

Of all types of petroleum products, high speed diesel oil accounted for the maximum share (41%), followed by Motor Gasoline (13.73%), Fuel Oil (10.78%), Naphtha (9.2%). Kerosene (4%) and Aviation Turbine Fuel (5%).

India’s Natural Gas production

• The estimated reserves of natural gas in India as on March 2011 stood at 1241 billion cubic meters (BCM). According to Oil and Gas Journal, India had approximately 38 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven natural gas reserves as of January 2011, world’s 26th largest.
• United States Energy Information Administration estimates that India produced approximately 1.8 Tcf of natural gas in 2010, while consuming roughly 2.3 Tcf of natural gas.
• According to a 2011 Oil and Gas Journal report, India is estimated to have between 600 to 2000 Tcf of shale gas resources (one of the world’s largest).
• Bombay High has estimated reserves of 6.1 billion barrels.

Source: Central Electricity Authority of India

Notes:

• Includes small hydro power plants’ 3,000+ MW.
• The Grand Anicut, Kallanai, located on Cauvery River in Tamil Nadu, is the oldest dam in the world.
• As of July 2010, India has already built 4,300 dams.
• India is 6^th largest hydro-electricity producer in the world
• India’s viable hydro potential is about 94,000 MW including small, mini, and micro hydel schemes.

World’s Highest Dams, 2010

Source: US’ International Commission on Large Dams

Note: Tajikstan (Rogun dam) and China is building several dams, which would have heights of 240-310 m.

Source: World Wind Energy Association

India is 12th highest solar power generator in the world at 2.3 GW. Target is 10 GW by 2017.

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency/ World Nuclear Association