Publications

Survey of Energy Resources 2007

Uses of Peat

Peat has a large number of uses, which may be classified under three headings:

• horticultural and agricultural uses (e.g. as growing medium, soil improver, cowshed/stable litter, compost ingredient); 
• energy use (as fuel for electricity/heat generation, and directly as a source of heat for industrial, residential and other purposes);
• other uses (e.g. as a source of organic and chemical products such as activated carbon, resins and waxes, medicinal products such as steroids and antibiotics, and therapeutic applications such as peat baths and preparations).