Industrial-grade lignite
Industrial-grade lignite, often termed brown coal, is a distinctive type of coal that occupies an important but controversial position in the global energy and industrial landscape. Characterized by relatively low…
Thermal middlings
Thermal middlings are an often-overlooked but important fraction of coal that plays a practical role across mining, coal preparation and power-generation value chains. This article explains what thermal middlings are,…
Maritsa East Mine – Bulgaria
The Maritsa East mining complex, known in Bulgarian as Maritsa Iztok, is the largest coal mining and power generation center in Bulgaria and one of the most significant lignite basins…
Coal concentrate
Coal concentrate is a processed form of coal produced by cleaning and concentrating raw coal to increase its energy content and reduce impurities. It plays a key role in modern…
Super-fine coal powder
Super-fine coal powder occupies an important, though often overlooked, niche in the global energy and materials landscape. Produced either intentionally through milling or as a by-product of mining and preparation,…
Kostolac Mine – Serbia
The Kostolac mining and power complex is one of Serbia’s most important coal-producing areas and energy hubs. Located in the eastern part of the country near the town of Kostolac…
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…
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 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…
The Future of Coal Power Plants in a Net-Zero World
The energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as nations strive for a net-zero future. Rising concerns about emissions from fossil fuels have sparked debates on the role of coal…
