• June 5, 2026
Formed coal blocks

Formed coal blocks are an engineered form of solid fuel made by compressing or agglomerating coal fines and other binders into uniform, handleable pieces. Widely used for domestic heating, industrial…

  • January 25, 2026
Ultra-cleaned thermal coal

The term ultra-cleaned thermal coal refers to thermally graded coal that has undergone intensive beneficiation and cleaning processes to remove ash, sulfur, moisture and other impurities, producing a fuel with…

  • January 6, 2026
Syngas coal feedstock

This article examines the use of coal as a feedstock for producing syngas — a mixture of primarily carbon monoxide and hydrogen — addressing its geological occurrence, extraction regions, industrial…

  • December 23, 2025
Carbon coal

The following article examines the geological nature, global distribution, economic importance, and environmental implications of coal — a sedimentary rock that has powered industry and societies for centuries. It covers…

  • December 7, 2025
House coal

House coal — commonly sold as lumps of coal intended for domestic heating and small-scale use — remains an important yet controversial energy commodity in many parts of the world.…

  • December 7, 2025
Smithing coal

Smithing coal occupies a special place within the broad family of coals: it is the grade of coal historically and presently prized for metalworking, forge heat, and for producing coke…