The major energy resources of Pakistan are as follows:
Petroleum:
Pakistan is not self sufficient in producing the required amount of petroleum for its needs. Pakistan only produces petroleum up to 15% of its requirement and the rest of the requirements are fulfilled with imports. The demand for petrol has sharply increased whereas; the production has not increased to match the needs. One of the major reasons why Pakistan is unable to extract more petroleum resources is lack of technology and its application.
Following is a list of places where surveys are conducted for the possibility of petroleum extracts:
Petroleum:
Pakistan is not self sufficient in producing the required amount of petroleum for its needs. Pakistan only produces petroleum up to 15% of its requirement and the rest of the requirements are fulfilled with imports. The demand for petrol has sharply increased whereas; the production has not increased to match the needs. One of the major reasons why Pakistan is unable to extract more petroleum resources is lack of technology and its application.
Following is a list of places where surveys are conducted for the possibility of petroleum extracts:
- Tharparkar
- Hyderabad
- Waris Shah
- Districts of Mirpur
- Kohat
- Dera Ismail Khan etc
Coal:
Pakistan is not self sufficient in coal. Although coal mines exist in Pakistan but the quality of coal found in Pakistan is of very poor quality. Moreover, its only fulfills 7% of our coal requirements.
Coal Mines are found in the following places in Pakistan
- Mine of "Makarwal" which extends of Kalabagh. it approximately possesses 20 millions ton of coal.
- Lakhra
- Coal mines in Quetta , Surdag and Harnai. The coal extracted from there is used in Pakistan Steel Mills.
Natural Gas:
Pakistan is rich in possessing a substantial amount of natural gas. Natural gas as an alternative for fuel is a blessing. Since Pakistan is quite rich in natural gas, Its able to use it as an alternative for fuel in industries.
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