India Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in India?
In 2022, India’s total CO2 emissions reached a staggering 2,709,683,625 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for a significant 1,802,311,897 metric tons, and oil, with 622,148,121 metric tons.
Gas emissions stood at 133,450,811 metric tons, while cement and flaring contributed 149,001,244 metric tons and 2,771,552 metric tons, respectively.
These figures underscore the crucial role of coal and oil in India’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does India accounts?
India is the 3rd largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 7.299% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In India, carbon usage resulted in the production of 1,802,311,897 tons of CO2, accounting for 66.51% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in India
In India, gas usage resulted in the production of 4,203,536 tons of CO2, accounting for 4.92% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in India
In India, cement usage resulted in the production of 149,001,244 tons of CO2, accounting for 4.62% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in India
In India, the utilization of flaring contributed to the production of 2,771,552 tons of CO2, representing 0.51% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in India
In India, oil usage resulted in the production of 622,148,121 tons of CO2, accounting for 22.96% of the total CO2 emissions.
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