The Depiction of Coal in Environmental Art and Photography
The journey of coal stretches back millions of years, buried deep beneath layers of sediment and transformed by immense heat and pressure. As one of the most significant fossil fuels…
Open-pit coal
This article examines open-pit coal — one of the most visible and economically significant forms of fossil-fuel extraction. It covers where this coal is found, how it is mined, the…
Composite coal
This article examines the subject commonly referred to as composite coal — a term that can denote both geological composite samples and engineered blends of different coal types used to…
Fine steam coal
The following article examines fine steam coal — a category of thermal coal characterized by its small particle size and primary use in power generation. It covers geological occurrence, mining…
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…
Anthracite briquettes
Anthracite briquettes are a concentrated, manufactured fuel derived from the highest-rank coal, prized for their high carbon content, low impurities and efficient combustion. This article explores the geology and distribution…
Crushed coal
Crushed coal is a widely used form of fossil fuel obtained by mechanically reducing the size of mined coal to meet the requirements of various industrial processes. This article examines…
Industrial steam coal
Industrial steam coal — commonly called thermal coal — remains a cornerstone of global energy systems and heavy industries despite growing pressure from decarbonisation policies. This article examines what industrial…
Heating coal
Heating coal plays a continuing and complex role in the modern energy system. This article explores the geological occurrence, mining and processing, global production and trade, economic importance, industrial uses,…
