Assessment of coal geology, resources, and reserve base in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana
Fact Sheet
2012-3143
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Abstract
Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated in-place resources of 1.07 trillion short tons of coal in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana. Of that total, with a maximum stripping ratio of 10:1, recoverable coal was 162 billion tons. The estimate of economically recoverable resources was 25 billion tons.
Suggested Citation
Scott, D.C., Luppens, J.A., 2013, Assessment of coal geology, resources, and reserve base in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012-3143, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20123143.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Assessment of coal geology, resources, and reserve base in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2012-3143 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20123143 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Central Energy Resources Science Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana;Wyoming |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |