Coal Mining

Coal is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago. Over time, heat and pressure turned these plant remains into the coal we use today. Coal is mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, along with small amounts of sulfur and nitrogen. Coal is a non-renewable resource and is the largest source of energy for generating electricity worldwide.

Types of Coal

There are several types of coal, classified by their carbon content, heating value, and usage. The four main types of coal are:

Anthracite: This is the highest grade of coal and has the highest carbon content. It is hard, shiny, and has a high heating value. Anthracite is mainly used in industrial processes and residential heating.

Bituminous: This type of coal has a lower carbon content than anthracite, but a higher heating value. Bituminous coal is commonly used for generating electricity and as a fuel for industrial processes.

Sub-bituminous: This coal has a lower heating value than bituminous coal but is more abundant. It is used mainly for generating electricity and industrial processes.

Lignite: This is the lowest grade of coal and has the lowest carbon content. Lignite has a high moisture content and is mainly used for generating electricity.

Coal has several uses, with the most common being generating electricity. Coal-fired power plants use steam turbines to generate electricity. The heat generated by burning coal is used to produce steam, which drives the turbines. Coal is also used in the production of steel and cement. In steel production, coal is used as a fuel and as a reducing agent to remove oxygen from iron ore. In cement production, coal is used as a fuel for the kiln that heats the raw materials to produce cement.

Coal has been a primary source of energy for many years, but it also has several negative environmental impacts. Burning coal releases carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and climate change. Coal mining can also have significant environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, soil erosion, and water pollution.

Top 10 Coal Producing Countries

Here are the top 10 coal producing countries in the world based on 2021 production data:

China – 3,850 million tons
India – 740 million tons
Indonesia – 660 million tons
Australia – 550 million tons
Russia – 430 million tons
South Africa – 250 million tons
United States – 200 million tons
Colombia – 85 million tons
Kazakhstan – 80 million tons
Poland – 60 million tons

Top 10 Countries Importing Coal

Based on the 2020 data from the International Energy Agency, here are the top 10 coal importing countries and the amount they imported:

1. India – 204.5 million tonnes
2. China – 202.7 million tonnes
3. Japan – 142.2 million tonnes
4. South Korea – 95.6 million tonnes
5. Taiwan – 69.5 million tonnes
6. Germany – 57.3 million tonnes
7. Turkey – 31.9 million tonnes
8. United States – 27.2 million tonnes
9. Malaysia – 21.7 million tonnes
10. Philippines – 19.8 million tonnes

Indonesian Coal Production

Here are the production figures for Indonesian coal from 2010 to 2021, based on data from the International Energy Agency:

2010: 325 million tonnes
2011: 353 million tonnes
2012: 386 million tonnes
2013: 421 million tonnes
2014: 458 million tonnes
2015: 461 million tonnes
2016: 434 million tonnes
2017: 461 million tonnes
2018: 528 million tonnes
2019: 610 million tonnes
2020: 535 million tonnes
2021: Data is not yet available.

As you can see, Indonesian coal production has been steadily increasing over the years, with some fluctuations in between. However, the 2020 production was lower than the previous year due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the mining sector.

Importing Coal Countries From Indonesia

Based on data from the International Energy Agency, the top 10 countries that imported coal from Indonesia in 2020 and their corresponding import volumes are:

China – 132.4 million tonnes
India – 56.3 million tonnes
Japan – 29.6 million tonnes
South Korea – 23.6 million tonnes
Taiwan – 18.6 million tonnes
Malaysia – 10.4 million tonnes
Philippines – 6.4 million tonnes
Thailand – 5.7 million tonnes
Vietnam – 4.2 million tonnes
Pakistan – 3.1 million tonnes

Type of Coal Calories We Sell

Coal Calories : Gar 62/60
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1 Vessel : 50.000 MT
Loading : 14 days

Coal Calories : Gar 55/53
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Loading : 14 days

Coal Calories : Gar 38/36
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Coal Calories : Gar 32/30
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Deposit : 2.000.000 MT
ROA : available
1 Vessel : 50.000 MT