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Survey of Energy Resources 2007

Peat Country Notes

Iceland

Peatlands cover some 10 000 km² or about 10% of Iceland's surface area; the ash content of the peat is usually high (10-35%), owing to the frequent deposition of volcanic ash. Although peat has traditionally been used as a fuel in Iceland, present-day consumption is reported as zero. In the past, an important non-energy application of peat consisted of the use of 'peat bricks' in the construction of buildings.