Q. Which coalfield in Jharkhand has been identified as having high potential for coal bed methane generation?
Answer: South Karanpura coalfield
Notes: A study by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow found significant potential for hydrocarbon generation in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield in Jharkhand. The research used microscopic palynomorph analysis and geochemical assessments, showing the eastern Sirka coalfield has more hydrocarbon potential than the Giddi coalfield. The South Karanpura coalfield has 28 major coal blocks and is vital for India’s energy sector. There is growing interest in exploring unconventional hydrocarbon resources like coal bed methane and shale gas due to increasing energy demands and the shift toward green energy.

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