Anou-Araren Coal Mine

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Coal is mined at Anou Araren by the Nigerien Society of Anou Araren Coal (Société Nigérienne de Charbon d'Anou Araren—SONICHAR). The coal is used as fuel in a 37.7 MW thermal power station that serves Agadez and the uranium mines. Proved reserves of coal at Anou Araren are 6 million tons. The production of electricity comes totally from thermal stations. Their combined installed capacity was 63,000 kW in 2001. In 2000, 220 million kWh of electricity was produced.

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Coordinates:   17°17'14"N   7°50'24"E
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