COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Ad Hoc Group of Experts on the Harmonization of Energy Reserves/Resources Terminology

This study attempts to classify some Turkish lignite deposits according to the United Nations Framework Classification for Reserves/Resources (UNFC). For this purpose, the Turkish Coal Enterprises ’ concession areas of the Eskihisar, Yesil Bagcilar and Turgut deposits have been selected, which all together are named as the Yatagan-Eskihisar Mining Area and Turgut-2 deposit. The study also provides a short description of the Turkish lignite sector; and the current Turkish classification in use for reserves and resources. The study shows that the UNFC could easily be adapted to the Turkish lignite deposits. 1