Coal
A key energy source for power generation and industrial processes worldwide.
- Power
- Industry
- Use
- Power generation, steel making, cement and industrial heat.
- Supply
- Seaborne supply led by Indonesia and Australia, with other major exporters worldwide.
- Demand
- Concentrated in Asia, especially for power generation and steel making.
About Coal
Coal remains an important fuel for power generation and a critical input for steel making and other industrial processes, particularly across Asia.
We work with producers and buyers to match coal quality to each customer's boilers and processes, supported by independent inspection and clear documentation.
At a glance
- Main types
- Thermal and metallurgical coal
- Main end uses
- Power, steel, cement, industrial heat
- Graded by
- Calorific value, ash, sulphur and moisture
- Typically shipped
- In bulk carriers
Product Forms
Common forms of coal in international trade.
Thermal Coal
Also called steam coal; burned to generate electricity and industrial heat.
Metallurgical Coal
Also called coking coal; used to produce coke for blast-furnace steel making.
PCI Coal
Pulverised coal injected into blast furnaces to partly replace coke.
Key Applications
Power Generation
Fuel for coal-fired power plants.
Steel Making
Coke and injection coal for blast furnaces.
Cement
Kiln fuel for cement production.
Industrial Heat
Boilers and process heat for manufacturing.
Our Approach to Coal
How we handle every coal inquiry, from source to delivery.
01
Matching Quality to Use
Coal specifications matched to each buyer's boilers, kilns or furnaces.
02
Independent Surveys
Quality and quantity verified by independent surveyors at loading.
03
Complete Documentation
Certificates of analysis, origin and weight prepared for every shipment.
04
Shipping Coordination
Vessel nomination, loading schedules and delivery coordinated to the agreed terms.
Specifications We Review
Every inquiry is matched to the buyer's required specification. Typical parameters include:
- Calorific value (GAR / NAR)
- Total moisture
- Ash content
- Total sulphur
- Volatile matter and size
- Origin, loading port and Incoterms
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