Kosovo Energy Strategy 2009-2018 - Ministria e Integrimit

ENERGY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO FOR THE PERIOD 2009–2018Dukagjini basinZone 1TuqepiZone 2Shtupeli1 Total surface [km 2 ] 6 112 Estimated exploitation surface [km 2 ] 6 113 Estimated average overburden width [m] 60 110 Estimated average coal width [m] 35 355 Estimated average ratio [m:m] 6 Geologic reserve [Mt] Exploitable reserve [Mt] 8 9 Power-plant size [MW] Based on existing information, lignite reserves of the Drenica basin do not support the option oftheir exploitation for power generation, but their possible utilization for industrial purposes needsDrenica basin1 Total surface [km 2 ]2 Estimated exploitation surface [km 2 ]3 Estimated average overburden width [m]Zona ISkenderajZona IIDrenas Estimated average coal width [m] 200 105 Estimated average ratio [m:m]6 Geologic reserve [Mt] 25Exploitable reserve [Mt]8 9 Power-plant size [MW]Existing mines and continuing lignite supply of the existing power generationcapacitiesLignite mining sector as we know it today is the outcome of capital investments realized Bardh and Mirash mines, with total lignite reserves of 300 million tons, the construction ofMinistry of Energy and Mining Faqe 19