• December 14, 2025
Thermal PCI coal

Thermal PCI coal occupies a specific and growing niche at the intersection of the energy and steel industries. Often referred to simply as PCI coal (Pulverized Coal Injection coal), this…

  • December 8, 2025
Short-flame coal

Short-flame coal is a distinct category within the broad family of coals, recognized in some regions and markets for its specific combustion behavior and material properties. This article explores what…

  • December 8, 2025
Long-flame coal

Long-flame coal is a historically important and still widely used category of coal characterized by its distinctive burning behavior, broad occurrence in many coal basins, and versatile industrial applications. This…

  • December 2, 2025
Sub-bituminous C

Sub-bituminous C is a specific rank of coal that plays a quiet but important role in global energy systems. Positioned between lignite and higher-rank bituminous coals, sub-bituminous C combines relatively…

  • November 27, 2025
PCI coal (Pulverized Coal Injection)

The following article examines pulverized coal injected into blast furnaces — commonly known as PCI (Pulverized Coal Injection) coal — covering its geological occurrence, mining regions, technical characteristics, economic and…