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…
Ultra-low-phosphorus coal
Ultra-low-phosphorus coal represents a niche but strategically important subset of coals whose exceptionally low concentrations of phosphorus make them valuable to high-specification industrial applications. This article examines what ultra-low-phosphorus coal…
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…
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…
Low-sulfur coal
Low-sulfur coal has become an important commodity in the global energy mix because it allows power generators and industrial users to meet air quality standards while avoiding some of the…
Peat coal
Peat, often called peat coal in some regional contexts, occupies a unique place between organic soil and true coal both geologically and economically. Formed over thousands of years from partially…
Semi-anthracite
Semi-anthracite is a distinct rank of coal that occupies a middle ground between high-grade anthracite and the more common bituminous coals. It combines many of the advantageous physical and chemical…
