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…
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…
Gasification-grade bituminous coal
Gasification-grade bituminous coal is a specific class of coal valued for its suitability in conversion processes that produce synthesis gas (syngas) — a mixture primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen…
Kendadih Mine – India
The Kendadih Mine is one of the numerous coal mining sites located in the eastern coal belt of India. While many of the larger, better-known collieries in the region receive…
Coal for ferroalloys
This article examines the role of coal specifically used in the production of ferroalloys. It covers geological occurrence, major mining regions, the coal qualities prized by ferroalloy producers, plant-level processing…
Forzando Coal Mine – South Africa
The Forzando Coal Mine, situated within South Africa’s prolific coal-bearing regions, represents an example of the country’s long-standing reliance on coal for energy, metallurgical processes and export revenues. This article…
Prime PCI blend
This article examines the characteristics, occurrence, mining, economic significance and industrial role of the Prime PCI blend — a category of coals specifically tailored for pulverized coal injection (PCI) into…
High-volatile C coal
High-volatile C coal is a specific rank within the bituminous coal classification that plays a significant role in global energy systems, industrial processes and regional economies. This article provides a…
High-volatile B coal
High-volatile B coal occupies an important place in the global spectrum of fossil fuels. As a specific sub-rank within the broader category of bituminous coals, it combines distinct physical and…
Bogdanka Coal Mine – Poland
The Bogdanka coal mine, operated by Lubelski Węgiel “Bogdanka” S.A., is one of Poland’s most important and efficient coal production sites. Located in the east-central part of the country, within…
