Primary Uses

• Electricity Generation :
  

  The vast majority (around 79%) of mined lignite is burned in thermal power plants to generate electricity

• Synthetic Natural Gas and Liquid Fuels :
  

  Its high volatile matter makes it easier to convert into synthetic gases and liquid petroleum products through processes like gasification and liquefaction.

• Agriculture :
  

  Lignite or its fly ash can be used as a soil amendment to improve soil quality and suppress plant pests.

• Industrial Applications :
  

  It is used in certain industrial heating processes, such as cement and paper production. Amine-treated lignite (ATL) is also used in drilling mud to reduce fluid loss during drilling operations.

• Brick Units :

  lignite is used in brick units, both as a fuel source for firing the bricks and, more commonly, its ash (lignite fly ash) is used as a raw material in the brick manufacturing process. When the bricks are fired in a kiln, the admixed lignite burns, providing internal heat throughout the brick body. This reduces the amount of external fuel needed for the kiln, leading to energy savings in the manufacturing process.