Abstract

Ethiopia's major coal reserves are in two distinct geological settings (Pre-Trap volcanic and Inter Trappean), and are physiographically spread over the central plateau, NW plateau, SW plateau, and rift escarpment. The country's many locales, including Arjo, Nejo, Getema, Moye, Delbi, Yayo region, Mush valley, Chilga, four from Chida Waka, and two from Hababo Guduru wollega, were used to gather the sample. The ultimate and proximate techniques of geochemical research were used to assess the quality of Ethiopian coal. Its fixed carbon, ash, sulphur content, calorific values, volatile matter, and moisture content have all been identified. Ethiopian coals were ranked from lignite to bituminous mostly on the basis of their fixed carbon content and calorific value. 21.22�82.4% of the coal's carbon is fixed; its calorific values range from 2392.8 to 1173Kcal/Kg; its moisture content is between 15% and 18.74%; its volatile matter content is between 28% and 39.37%; its ash content is between 20 and 36%; its sulphur content is between 0.43% and 2.06%; and its reserve and rank range from lignite to sub-bituminous coal with a thickness of 2.2m to 300.7x106 tonnes. The energy content of coal is shown by its quality. This article aims to elucidate Ethiopia's secured gap on coal potential. Many regions use open-pit mining techniques, and the majority of these are used by local communities and sold to the cement industry.

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