Coal-to-chemicals feedstock
This article explores the role of coal as a feedstock for coal-to-chemicals processes: where this resource is found and mined, how it is converted into chemical intermediates, its economic and…
The Role of Coal in the Global Energy Transition
The global pursuit of a balanced energy portfolio has placed coal at the crossroads of opportunity and challenge. As economies worldwide strive to reduce carbon footprints without compromising power capacity,…
Coal-to-liquid feedstock
This article examines coal as a feedstock for coal-to-liquid (CTL) processes: its geology, global occurrence, mining and supply, economic importance, statistics, industrial uses, environmental challenges and technological trends. Coal remains…
Kirov Mine – Russia
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the Kirov Mine, one of the coal mining sites associated with Russia’s extensive extractive industry. It covers the mine’s location and geological…
The Race to Create Carbon-Neutral Coal Plants
The global landscape of energy production has long been dominated by coal, a resource that once fueled the Industrial Revolution and still powers a significant share of electricity generation. Despite…
Liquefaction coal
This article examines coal liquefaction — the technologies, geology, economics, industry relevance and environmental consequences of converting solid coal into liquid fuels and chemicals. Coal liquefaction has a long technical…
Kideco Roto Mine – Indonesia
Kideco Roto Mine is part of the broader coal-mining footprint of PT Kideco Jaya Agung in Indonesia. Located in the coal-rich provinces of Kalimantan, this mining complex and its associated…
Gasification-grade sub-bituminous coal
This article examines gasification-grade sub-bituminous coal: its geological characteristics, global distribution, mining and supply patterns, technical suitability for coal gasification and related processes, economic and market aspects, environmental considerations, and…









