Chemical-grade coal
This article examines the specialised category commonly called chemical-grade coal — varieties of coal selected or processed for use as a raw material in chemical, metallurgical and high-value industrial applications.…
Torrefied coal
This article describes the nature, production, distribution and significance of torrefied coal — an upgraded solid fuel produced by thermal treatment — and explains where feedstocks and conventional coal occur,…
Activated coal (activated carbon)
Activated coal, commonly known in English as activated carbon, is a highly porous form of carbon produced from carbonaceous raw materials — including coal — and widely used for adsorption,…
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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,…
Non-coking coal
Non-coking coal, often referred to as thermal or steam coal, is one of the most widely used fossil fuels in the world. Unlike coking coal, which is suitable for metallurgical…
Soft steam coal
This article explores the characteristics, distribution, economic role and industrial importance of soft steam coal. Soft steam coal—commonly identified with certain grades of bituminous coal used primarily for thermal applications—remains…
Buertai Coal Mine – China
The Buertai Coal Mine is one of the many coal mining sites referenced in studies and industry reports about China’s vast coal sector. This article provides a comprehensive overview of…
How China’s Coal Demand Shapes Global Markets
As the world’s largest consumer of fossil fuels, China exerts a profound influence on the global energy landscape. Its voracious appetite for coal shapes not only domestic policy but also…
